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Michael Davidson, Kenneth R. Spring, and Douglas B. Murphy
published by the Olympus America, Inc. and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
This item is an introductory tutorial for students of physics or optics on the topic of light polarization. It explores basic concepts, techniques in modern polarized light microscopy, historical perspectives, and applications for industrial use. Included are cross-sectional drawings of reflective and circular polarization and polarization of scattered sunlight. 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=6763">Davidson, M, K. Spring, and D. Murphy. Introduction to Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., August 1, 2003.</a>
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M. Davidson, K. Spring, and D. Murphy, (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 1998), WWW Document, (http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light).
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M. Davidson, K. Spring, and D. Murphy, Introduction to Polarized Light (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 1998), <http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light>.
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Davidson, M., Spring, K., & Murphy, D. (2003, August 1). Introduction to Polarized Light. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from Olympus America, Inc.: http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light
Chicago Format
Davidson, M, K. Spring, and D. Murphy. Introduction to Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., August 1, 2003. http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light (accessed 1 May 2025).
MLA Format
Davidson, Michael, Kenneth R. Spring, and Douglas B. Murphy. Introduction to Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 1998. 1 Aug. 2003. 1 May 2025 <http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light>.
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@misc{
Author = "Michael Davidson and Kenneth R. Spring and Douglas B. Murphy",
Title = {Introduction to Polarized Light},
Publisher = {Olympus America, Inc.},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {1 May 2025},
Month = {August 1, 2003},
Year = {1998}
}
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%0 Electronic Source %A Davidson, Michael %A Spring, Kenneth R. %A Murphy, Douglas B. %D August 1, 2003 %T Introduction to Polarized Light %I Olympus America, Inc. %V 2025 %N 1 May 2025 %8 August 1, 2003 %9 application/java %U http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light 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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The AIP Style presented is based on information from the AIP Style Manual. The APA Style presented is based on information from APA Style.org: Electronic References. The Chicago Style presented is based on information from Examples of Chicago-Style Documentation. The MLA Style presented is based on information from the MLA FAQ. Introduction to Polarized Light:
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