Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ487037
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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Animated Displays IV: Linear Polarization.
Chagnon, Paul
Physics Teacher, v31 n8 p489-99 Nov 1993
Describes several demonstrations that can be easily reproduced to help students understand optical polarization. Displays and supplement text include polarization by reflection; polarization by scattering; liquid crystals; optical activity; calcite; birefringent plastics; retardation plates; photoelasticity; and the "Optical Barber Pole." Contains 32 references. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Display Aids, High Schools, Light, Optics, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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