Lectures on Polarized Light: Delivered Before the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, and in the Medical School of the London Hospital |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 21
Page
... Quartz , its peculiar optical properties . Right - handed and left - handed quartz . Plagie- hedral quartz . Circular Polarization of Fluids ; liquids possessing this property , others which do not . Description of the apparatus for ob ...
... Quartz , its peculiar optical properties . Right - handed and left - handed quartz . Plagie- hedral quartz . Circular Polarization of Fluids ; liquids possessing this property , others which do not . Description of the apparatus for ob ...
Page 5
... Quartz or rock crystal is used , under the name of Brazil pebble , as a refracting medium for spectacles , on account of its greater hardness , and its being less liable to scratch . The diamond and other precious gems have been ...
... Quartz or rock crystal is used , under the name of Brazil pebble , as a refracting medium for spectacles , on account of its greater hardness , and its being less liable to scratch . The diamond and other precious gems have been ...
Page 50
... quartz , it is necessary to look through a pyramidal and lateral plane at the same time . By this contrivance the surface of emersion is inclined to that of admission , which causes the two pencils to emerge at different inclinations ...
... quartz , it is necessary to look through a pyramidal and lateral plane at the same time . By this contrivance the surface of emersion is inclined to that of admission , which causes the two pencils to emerge at different inclinations ...
Page 52
... Quartz Oxide of Tin Ice In uniaxial crystals the position of the optic axis is constant , whatever be the colour of the light ; whereas in biaxial crystals this is not the case , as I shall presently show . b . Of Biaxial Crystals . - A ...
... Quartz Oxide of Tin Ice In uniaxial crystals the position of the optic axis is constant , whatever be the colour of the light ; whereas in biaxial crystals this is not the case , as I shall presently show . b . Of Biaxial Crystals . - A ...
Page 60
... Quartz or crystallized silica doubly refracts ; but tabasheer , opal , and melted quartz , all siliceous substances , do not . Ice doubly refracts , while water singly refracts . What is the reason of this ? It will be generally ...
... Quartz or crystallized silica doubly refracts ; but tabasheer , opal , and melted quartz , all siliceous substances , do not . Ice doubly refracts , while water singly refracts . What is the reason of this ? It will be generally ...
Other editions - View all
Lectures on Polarized Light: Delivered Before the Pharmaceutical Society of ... Jonathan Pereira No preview available - 2016 |
Common terms and phrases
3d Edition annealed glasses apophyllite blue bodies Brewster called circular circularly polarized light cloth common light complementary compression depolarizing Dictionary dilatation direction double refracting prism double refraction doubly refracting crystal elasticity elliptical Encyclopædia Engravings equal ethereal molecules extraordinary ray films of selenite forces Fresnel's fringes glass plates heat History hypothesis Iceland spar Illustrations incident ray inclined J. C. LOUDON JOHN LINDLEY lectures left-handed luminiferous ether medium mica molecules oblique observe optic axes ordinary ray parallel perpendicular phenomena plane of polarization plate of tourmaline polariscope polarized rays position potash principal axis prismatic axis produced quartz rectangular rectilinearly rectilinearly polarized reflected refractive power refractor rhombic rhombohedric right angles rotating selenite Sir John Herschel spectrum square sugar supposed system of rings systems of waves thickness tints tion transmitted TREATISE unannealed glass undulation unequal vibrations Vignette Titles violet white light Woodcuts yellow
Popular passages
Page 22 - Encyclopaedia of Geography ; comprising a complete Description of the Earth : Exhibiting its Relation to the Heavenly Bodies, its Physical Structure, the Natural History of each Country, and the Industry, Commerce, Political Institutions, and Civil and Social State of All Nations. Second Edition ; with 82 Maps, and upwards of 1,000 other Woodcuts. 8vo. price 60s. Neale.
Page 15 - Kirby and Spence's Introduction to Entomology ; or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects : Comprising an Account of Noxious and Useful Insects, of their Metamorphoses, Food, Stratagems, Habitations, Societies, Motions, Noises, Hybernation, Instinct, &c.
Page 20 - M'Culloch. — A Dictionary, Practical, Theoretical, and Historical, of Commerce and Commercial Navigation. Illustrated with Maps and Plans.
Page 13 - New Edition. Fcp. 8vo. 5s. cloth. HUDSON.-PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING WILLS In Conformity with the Law, and particularly with reference to the Act 7 Will. 4 and I Viet, c. 26. To which is added, a clear Exposition of the Law relating to the distribution of Personal Estate in the case of Intestacy ; with two Forms of Wills, and much useful information, &c.
Page 7 - A Dictionary of Science, Literature, and Art : Comprising the History, Description, and Scientific Principles of every Branch of Human Knowledge ; with the Derivation and Definition of all the Terms in General Use. Edited by WT BRANDE, FRSL and E.
Page 12 - Visits to Remarkable Places : Old Halls, Battle-Fields, and Scenes illustrative of Striking Passages in English History and Poetry. By WILLIAM HOWITT. 2 vols. square crown 8vo. with Wood Engravings, 25s. The Rural Life of England.
Page 6 - Encyclopaedia of Rural Sports; or, a complete Account, Historical, Practical, and Descriptive, of Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Racing, and other Field Sports and Athletic Amusements of the present day.
Page 22 - DUTIES ; Or, Instructions to Young Married Ladies on the Management of their Households, and the Regulation of their Conduct in the various Relations and Duties of Married Life. By Mrs W. PARKES.
Page 7 - Hints to Mothers, for the Management of their Health during the Period of Pregnancy and in the Lying-in Room: With an Exposure of Popular Errors in connexion with those subjects, &c.
Page 5 - BAKEWELL.-AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY. Intended to convey Practical Knowledge of the Science, and comprising the most important recent discoveries; with explanations of the facts and phenomena which serve to confirm or invalidate various Geological Theories. By ROBERT BAKEWELL.