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optical rotation: see polarization of light polarization of light, orientation of the vibration pattern of light waves in a singular plane.
Characteristics of PolarizationPolarization is a phenomenon peculiar to transverse waves, i.e. ..... Click the link for more information. . optical rotation [′äp·tə·kəl rō′tā·shən] (optics) Rotation of the plane of polarization of plane-polarized light, or of the major axis of the polarization ellipse of elliptically polarized light by transmission through a substance or medium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is said to have exceptional optical purity and clarity, with a refractive index of 1. But in place of optical purity or the celebratory identification of polished, streamlined object with the sublimated techno-gleam of the glossy photograph, the smooth, silvered paper of Wols's kitchen photographs is Additionally, due to the growing complexity of potential drugs and demand for optical purity, the industry is likely to increasingly adopt biocatalysts or enzymes. |
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