Polarimeter (Noun)
Meaning
An optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientist used a polarimeter to measure the optical activity of the sugar solution.
- A polarimeter is an essential tool in many laboratories for analyzing the properties of optically active substances.
- The polarimeter was carefully calibrated before use to ensure accurate measurements of the rotation angle.
- By using a polarimeter, researchers can determine the concentration of a substance in a solution.
- The polarimeter's precision allowed the team to detect even slight changes in the polarization of the light beam.