wollaston prism (Meaning)
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wollaston prism (n)
optical device that produces plane-polarized ultraviolet light
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wollaston prism Sentence Examples
- A Wollaston prism splits polarized light into two orthogonal beams.
- The Wollaston prism consists of two calcite prisms cemented together.
- The refractive indices of the Wollaston prism's calcite crystals create the double refraction effect.
- Wollaston prisms are commonly used in polarizing microscopes and spectroscopes.
- The Wollaston prism decomposes unpolarized light into ordinary and extraordinary rays.
- The Wollaston prism is named after its inventor, William Hyde Wollaston.
- Wollaston prisms are made from calcite, a natural mineral.
- The Wollaston prism is a form of calcite prism that utilizes birefringence.
- Wollaston prisms can be used to produce polarized laser beams.
- The Wollaston prism is a versatile optical element used in a wide range of applications.
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optical device that produces plane-polarized ultraviolet light
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
A Wollaston prism splits polarized light into two orthogonal beams.
The Wollaston prism consists of two calcite prisms cemented together.
The refractive indices of the Wollaston prism's calcite crystals create the double refraction effect.
Wollaston prisms are commonly used in polarizing microscopes and spectroscopes.
