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KCET · Physics · Wave Optics

Which of the following as a dichroic crystal?

  1. A Quartz
  2. B Tourmaline
  3. C Mica
  4. D Selenite
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(B) Tourmaline

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Some crystals such as tourmaline and sheets of iodosulphate of quinine have the property of strongly absorbing the light with vibrations
\[
r+r^{\prime}+90^{\circ}=180^{\circ}
\]
\[
\begin{array}{ll}
\Rightarrow & \mathrm{r}+\mathrm{r}^{\prime}=90^{\circ} \\
\text { or } & \mathrm{i}+\mathrm{r}^{\prime}=90^{\circ}
\end{array}
\]
perpendicular to a specific direction (called transmission axis) transmitting the light with vibrations parallel to it. This selective absorption of light is called dichroism.