Nicol prism polariser

Made:: 1900-1936 in London

maker:: James Swift and Son Limited

Square double Nicol prism, one of six (quadruple cemented composite crystal of Iceland spar - calcite), unsigned, supplied by James Swift and Son Limited, London, England, 1900-1936. For use as a polarizer lens in a microscope.

Details

Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1936-177/6

Materials:: calcite, paint

type:: polarizer

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
optical instrument
optical instrument component
optical filter
furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
optical instrument
optical instrument component
optical filter
polarizer

credit:: James Swift & Son Ltd.

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