Birefringence

The separation of a Light beam, as it penetrates a doubly refracting object, into two diverging beams, commonly known as ordinary and extraordinary beams.

(Excerpt from the Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology, used with permission from RP Photonics Consulting GmbH)

Related Terms
Circular Birefringence,

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