Questions tagged [circular-polarization]

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Can left-hand and right-hand circular polarizations exist at the same time?

I read in a comment: it doesn't matter which circular polarization you choose, because they are both present, and the whole point here is to select one of them instead of receiving both and getting mixing. The premise of the point being made seems…
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Why is it claimed that circular polarized RF has better penetration properties compared to linear polarized RF?

It is claimed in blogs and other unverified internet sources that circular polarized RF signals are better for penetrating structures, such as walls. An example here, there are many others when you search. All of them unverified, or not clearly…
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