Essay Assignment: Physics of 3D Movies One of the topics that we will discuss in class is the polarization of electromagnetic waves, including light waves (Ch 25.5 please read). In recent years, the movie industry has started taking advantage of the effect of polarization and released an increasing number of movies in 3D in specially equipped movie theatres. These movies are now being released on Bluray for 3D capable home theatre systems. You essay should address the following points: – How can we see the movies at the movie theatres in 3D, i.e., what do the glasses do, what kind of movie projector(s) is (are) required? How is this related to polarization?
What are some of the problems people experience when watching 3D movies? – – How can 3D movies be watched at home on TV? Discuss the basic principles behind at least two of the recent (or proposed) 3D TV systems To give you a starting point for your research on the topic. movie theatre setup is called “RealD Cinema” The most widely used 3D For rules regarding essay length, citations etc, see the document “Rules for Essays” and Rubrics “in the General Info module of our Kodiak elassroom.
