Polarizing element

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Description

A material that permits only the passage of light aligned to its plane of polarization. Examples of polarizing elements are: Polarized glass, Nicol prism and Polaroid plastic filters.

Synonyms and Related Terms

polarisierendes Element (Deut.)

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