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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 Polarization
Polarization 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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