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quarter-wave plate
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production of polarized light
- In radiation: Double refraction
…a crystal is called a quarter-wave plate, and the reality of the circular polarization is shown by the fact that, when the quarter-wave plate is suitably suspended and irradiated, a small torque—that is, twisting force—can be shown to be exerted on it. Thus, the action of the crystal on the…
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