Question

what is an analyzer ? how is different from polarizer (wave optics- polarization of light)

Answer 1

There is no difference between polariser and analyser,they are given different name due to their different roles in optics. These are filters which allow certain directions of light wave to pass through the filters.The polariser allows only that component of light which is perpendicular to the plane of specimen whereas the analyser allows the component which is parallel to the plane of specimen.