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A goniometric-compensation technique using rotation of the polarizer

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In certain polariscopes, it is inconvenient to disturb the position of elements on the viewing side of the model. This discussion presents an analysis of a goniometric-compensation technique where the polarizer alone is rotated.

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  • Jones, R. C., New Calculus for the Treatment of Optical Systems, J. Optical Soc. America,31,488–503 (1941).

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  1. Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, Conn.

    J. D. Fishburn (Supervisor) & E. Foust (Engineer)

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Fishburn, J.D., Foust, E. A goniometric-compensation technique using rotation of the polarizer. Experimental Mechanics 12, 481–482 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02328820

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