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'''circularCircular polarization''': In [[electromagnetic wave]] [[propagation]], [[polarization]] such that the tip of the [[electric field]] vector describes a helix.

<i>Note 1:</i> The magnitude of the electric field vector is constant.

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<i>Note 3:</i> A circularly polarized wave may be resolved into two linearly polarized waves in [[phase]] [[quadrature]] with their planes of polarization at right angles to each other.

<i>Note 4:</i> Circular polarization may be referred to as <i>"right-hand"</i> or <i>"left-hand,"</i> depending on whether the helix describes the thread of a right-hand or left-hand screw, respectively.</b>

Source: from [[Federal Standard 1037C]] and from [[MIL-STD-188]]