Introduction to Polarized Light

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written by 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.

Please note that this resource requires Java.

http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction...

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Optics - Geometrical Optics = Optical Instruments - Polarization	- Lower Undergraduate - High School	- Instructional Material = Interactive Simulation = Tutorial - Reference Material

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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 1998 National High Magnetic Field Laboratory-2008
Keywords:: Brewster's Angle, Simulations, birefringence, crossed polarization, light polarization, microscopy, optical instruments, optics, polarization, polarized light microscope, tutorials
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created April 2, 2008 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:: August 13, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: August 1, 2003
Other Collections:: The Physics Source

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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 April 26, 2024, from Olympus America, Inc.: http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light

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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 26 April 2024).

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Davidson, Michael, Kenneth R. Spring, and Douglas B. Murphy. Introduction to Polarized Light. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 1998. 1 Aug. 2003. 26 Apr. 2024 <http://www.microscopyu.com/techniques/polarized-light/introduction-to-polarized-light>.

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