Nicol prism

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Nicol prism [ˈnɪk^əl]

(Physics / General Physics) a device composed of two prisms of Iceland spar or calcite cut at specified angles and cemented together with Canada balsam. It is used for producing plane-polarized light

[named after William Nicol (?1768-1851), Scottish physicist, its inventor]

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Nicol prism - optical device that produces plane-polarized light

optical device - a device for producing or controlling light

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