written by
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. See Related items on this page to link to additional simulations and resources on this topic by the same authors.
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/introphys/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>
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/).
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/>.
Davidson, M., Parry-Hill, M., & Abramowitz, M. (2006, June 15). Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics & You - Birefringent Crystals in Polarized Light. Retrieved October 3, 2024, from Olympus America, Inc.: https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/
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 3 October 2024).
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. 3 Oct. 2024 <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/polarizedlight/crystal/>.
@misc{
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 = {2024},
Number = {3 October 2024},
Month = {June 15, 2006},
Year = {1998}
}
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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.
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.
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