Bifringence

bi·re·frin·gence (b

-fr

ns)

The resolution or splitting of a light wave into two unequally reflected or transmitted waves by an optically anisotropic medium such as calcite or quartz. Also called double refraction.

bire·fringent adj.

birefringence [ˌbaɪrɪˈfrɪndʒəns]

(Physics / General Physics) another name for double refraction

birefringent adj

birefringence (b

-fr

ns)

1. The property or capacity of splitting a beam of light into two beams, each refracted at a different angle, and each polarized at a right angle to the other. Certain crystals such as calcite and quartz have this property.

2. The difference in the index of refraction between two beams passing through a substance that has this property. See also refraction index of refraction

birefringence

double refraction; the separation of light into two unequally refracted, polarized rays, as by some crystals. — birefringent, adj.

See also: Light

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Noun

birefringence - splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly

double refraction

refraction - the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

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When beans are cooked, the starch is not fully hydrated and there are data, which suggest that, some of the starch still retains its bifringence (Hahn et al.

Dry edible beans: indigenous staple and healthy cuisine by Uebersax, Mark A. / Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table

cautioned that while key technical issues such as calcium fluoride, bifringence and purity obstacles as well as purging systems appear to have been addressed, other major technical challenges need to be overcome, including development of pellicles solutions and suitable photoresist processes.

Canon's 157 nm Lithography Program on Track; First 157 nm Systems ... by Business Wire

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