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Biprism
Definition
A biprism is an optical device consisting of two thin, narrow prisms joined together along their long edges. It is primarily used to split a beam of light into two coherent beams, allowing for interference patterns to be observed.
Parts of Speech
Senses
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Sense 1:
A physical object used in optics to split a beam of light.
Sample Sentence 1: The physicist used a biprism to split the laser beam and observe the resulting interference pattern.
Sample Sentence 2: The biprism allowed the student to study the wave nature of light in the laboratory.
Usages
- Popular: Scientific research, optics, physics experiments
- Local: Laboratories, educational institutions, optical workshops
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