Polarization in an LCD Display

Demonstration of the linear polarization of light from an LCD display using a linear polarizing filter.

Looking at the LCD display through a polarizing filter with vertical polarization — maximum light transmission.

Looking at the LCD display through a polarizing filter with horizontal polarization — minimal light transmission.

Display of a photographic film strip through a polarizing filter with vertical polarization — maximum transmission.

Display of a photographic film strip through a polarizing filter with horizontal polarization — minimal transmission.