Birefringence
The difference between the maximum and minimum refractive indices of an anisotropic material (also called double refraction). Expressed as Delta n or B. Material-specific; used to classify fibre polymers, minerals, and crystals.
The difference between the maximum and minimum refractive indices of an anisotropic material (also called double refraction). Expressed as Delta n or B. Material-specific; used to classify fibre polymers, minerals, and crystals.
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