+**Polarization** describes the orientation of oscillations in a [transverse wave](/wiki/transverse_wave), such as light. It dictates the specific plane of vibration, influencing how waves interact with matter and leading to phenomena like [polarized light](/wiki/polarized_light).
+## See also
+- [Light](/wiki/light)
+- [Wave](/wiki/wave)
+- [Optics](/wiki/optics)
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