polarization : Idioms & Phrases


Axis of polarization

  • the central line around which the prismatic rings or curves are arranged. Brewster.
Webster 1913

Circular polarization

  • . (Min.) See under Polarization.
Webster 1913

Elliptic polarization

  • . See under Polarization.
Webster 1913

Plane of polarization

  • . (Opt.) See Polarization.
Webster 1913