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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 PolarizationPolarization is a phenomenon peculiar to transverse waves, i.e. ..... Click the link for more information. . 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). 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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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. A Gamma Polarimeter for Neutron Polarization Measurement in a Liquid Deuterium Target for Parity Violation in Polarized Neutron Capture on Deuterium 16 Polarimeter Chiral Detectors in Enantioseparations |
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