KCET2008PhysicsWave Optics
Which of the following as a dichroic crystal?
Options
- AQuartz
- BTourmaline
- CMica
- DSelenite
Correct answer
B. Tourmaline
Step-by-step solution
Some crystals such as tourmaline and sheets of iodosulphate of quinine have the property of strongly absorbing the light with vibrations r+r^ +90^ =180^ array ll & r + r ^ =90^ or & i + r ^ =90^ array perpendicular to a specific direction (called transmission axis) transmitting the light with vibrations parallel to it. This selective absorption of light is called dichroism.