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In optical physics, light can be described using Jones calculus.

Light polarization is represented by a Jones vector, with dimensions 2×12 \times1:

Each light polarization has its distinct Jones vector.

[xy]\begin{bmatrix}x \\y \end{bmatrix}

and all optical elements are represented by Jones matrices, with dimensions 2×22 \times2:

[abcd]\begin{bmatrix}a & b \\c & d \end{bmatrix}

Each element has a distinct Jones matrix.

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