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polarized light microscopy

Definition:
Microscopy using polarized light in which phenomena due to the preferential orientation of optical properties with respect to the vibration plane of the polarized light are made visible and correlated parameters are made measurable.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • polarisation microscopy
  • polarization microscopy
  • polarised light microscopy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291487
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