How to separate linear birefringence from linear biextinction (linear dichroism) with the polarized light microscope

Rivera, Jean-Pierre

doi:10.1080/00150199308008435

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How to separate linear birefringence from linear biextinction (linear dichroism) with the polarized light microscope

ContributorsRivera, Jean-Pierre

Published inFerroelectrics, vol. 141, no. 1, p. 159-164

Publication date1993

Abstract

In the present paper, using Jones matrix calculus, the intensity of the light is computed vs. the analyzer angle for the system consisting of a polarizer, a birefringent (Δn) and dichroic crystal, a compensator and an analyzer. The biextinction (Δk) normalized for wavelength and thickness of the crystal is given and plotted vs. analyzer angle for minimum light intensity Application to KNiPO4crystal.

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Faculté des sciences / Section de chimie et biochimie / Département de chimie minérale, analytique et appliquée

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RIVERA, Jean-Pierre. How to separate linear birefringence from linear biextinction (linear dichroism) with the polarized light microscope. In: Ferroelectrics, 1993, vol. 141, n° 1, p. 159–164. doi: 10.1080/00150199308008435

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PID : unige:80702
DOI : 10.1080/00150199308008435

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