Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Light Can Twist as Well as Spin
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2003 is “Light Can Twist as Well as Spin,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: M. J. Padgett , J. Leach ( U. Glasgow ) et al., Royal Society). The original explanation runs about 186 words.
From the explanation
“Light is more complicated than we thought. When astronomers measure light , they are usually concerned with its direction, energy, and spin polarization (sometimes).”
— APOD editors, November 19, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 19, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: M. J. Padgett , J. Leach ( U. Glasgow ) et al., Royal Society
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 186 words