A Practical Method for Investigating and Measuring the Birefringence of Optical Glass

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Abstract:

A practical method is presented for studying the annealing of optical glass. It is possible: 1. to survey at one glance the general distribution of the birefringence; 2. to determine quickly (in a few seconds) the value of the bi-refringence in arbitrarily selected points; 3. to trace, if this be deemed useful, the contour lines of the birefringence on the glass under examination. A suitable instrumental arrangement is described.

Author(s):
Tardy, H. L.
Author Organization(s):
REDSTONE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION CENTER REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
Funding Organization(s):
US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal , AL
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
1964 Jul 28
Pagination:
20

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
waveplates, light sources, optical glass, optical instruments, glass, photographs, analyzers, annealing, birefringence, hard copy, indicators, mirrors, optics, polarizers, right angles, waves, assembly
Subject Categories:
Physics; Materials
Update Date:
2022 Apr 21