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Michael Davidson, Matthew J. Parry-Hill, and Mortimer Abramowitz
published by the Olympus America, Inc. and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
This item is an interactive Java simulation for students of introductory physics or optics on the phenomenon known as birefringence. It simulates a virtual microscope with a double-refracting crystal positioned in crossed polarizers. Users can rotate the crystal through a 360-degree rotation to view the effect. This item is part of a larger collection of materials for students of introductory optics and microscopy.
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=6760">Davidson, M, M. Parry-Hill, and M. Abramowitz. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., June 15, 2006.</a>
AIP Format
M. Davidson, M. Parry-Hill, and M. Abramowitz, (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 1998), WWW Document, (https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/).
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M. Davidson, M. Parry-Hill, and M. Abramowitz, Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 1998), <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/>.
APA Format
Davidson, M., Parry-Hill, M., & Abramowitz, M. (2006, June 15). Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from Olympus America, Inc.: https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/
Chicago Format
Davidson, M, M. Parry-Hill, and M. Abramowitz. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., June 15, 2006. https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/ (accessed 1 May 2025).
MLA Format
Davidson, Michael, Matthew J. Parry-Hill, and Mortimer Abramowitz. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 1998. 15 June 2006. 1 May 2025 <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/>.
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Author = "Michael Davidson and Matthew J. Parry-Hill and Mortimer Abramowitz",
Title = {Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light},
Publisher = {Olympus America, Inc.},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {1 May 2025},
Month = {June 15, 2006},
Year = {1998}
}
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%A Michael Davidson %A Matthew J. Parry-Hill %A Mortimer Abramowitz %T Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light %D June 15, 2006 %I Olympus America, Inc. %C Center Valley %U https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/ %O application/java
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%0 Electronic Source %A Davidson, Michael %A Parry-Hill, Matthew J. %A Abramowitz, Mortimer %D June 15, 2006 %T Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light %I Olympus America, Inc. %V 2025 %N 1 May 2025 %8 June 15, 2006 %9 application/java %U https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/ Disclaimer: ComPADRE offers citation styles as a guide only. We cannot offer interpretations about citations as this is an automated procedure. Please refer to the style manuals in the Citation Source Information area for clarifications.
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Molecular Expressions: Optical Microscopy Primer - Polarized Light Microscopy
This is the full index of resources on polarized light microscopy by the same authors. It includes basic concepts, microscope configuration, history of the technique and its applications, and full tutorials on optical birefringence and polarization of light. Also included are links to more than a dozen related interactive Java simulations. relation by Bruce Mason
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Molecular Expressions: Polarized Light Microscopy - Double Refraction (Birefringence) in Iceland Spar
This is an additional interactive Java simulation by the same authors on the topic of birefringence. It simulates light being passed through a crystal of calcite, which has strong birefringent properties. The user will see a double image from the refracted light rays. relation by Bruce MasonKnow of another related resource? Login to relate this resource to it. |
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