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polarimeter

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polarimeter: 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.
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polarimeter [‚pō·lə′rim·əd·ər]
(optics)
An instrument used to determine the rotation of the plane of polarization of plane polarized light when it passes through a substance; the light is linearly polarized by a polarizer (such as a Nicol prism), passes through the material being analyzed, and then passes through an analyzer (such as another Nicol prism).


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Materials that exhibit very low stresses, very high stresses, or complex geometries and high stress gradients require quantitative measurement using visual or PC-based instruments known as polarimeters.
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