Seeing polarization of light with the naked eye
Abstract
Many readers may know that scores of animal species sense the polarization of light for purposes including navigation, predation, and communication1. It is commonly thought that humans lack any sensitivity to polarization of light (e.g., Morehouse2). We hope to convince you otherwise by describing three examples where humans can detect polarization of light with the naked eye, by showing you how to see it yourself, and by describing its uses.
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Date
2021-02-22
Type
Article
Subject
Ophthalmology
Citation
O'Shea RP, Misson GP, Temple SE. Seeing polarization of light with the naked eye. Curr Biol. 2021 Feb 22;31(4):R178-R179. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.12.037
Journal / Source Title
Current Biology
DOI
10.1016/j.cub.2020.12.037
PMID
33621501
Publisher
Cell Press