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Extinction Angle

Definition:

The extinction angle refers to the angle at which light waves become completely absorbed or scattered upon passing through a crystal under crossed polarizers.

Usage:

Physics: In the field of physics, the extinction angle is a crucial parameter used to determine the optical properties of minerals and crystals.

Example sentence: The scientist observed the extinction angle of the crystal to evaluate its birefringence.

Geology: Geologists often utilize the extinction angle to identify and classify minerals.

Example sentence: The geologist easily distinguished the mineral by measuring its extinction angle using a petrographic microscope.

Optics: Optical companies manufacture and rate polarizing filters based on the extinction angle.

Example sentence: The photographer selected a polarizing filter with a high extinction angle to remove unwanted glare from the photograph.

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