dichroism
dichroism
Definition
di·chro·ism (dī′krō iz′əm)
noun
- the property that doubly refracting crystals have of transmitting light of different colors when looked at from different angles
- the property of a substance of transmitting light of different colors depending on its thickness or on its concentration in solution
- the property of a substance of having one color when it reflects light and another when it transmits light
Etymology: < Gr dichroos, of two colors < di-, two + chrōs, skin, complexion, color (for IE base see chroma) + -ism
dichroism
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- circular: In these cases circular dichroism is one of the most powerful tools available.
- magnetic: We are currently engaged upon the application of the CLF approach to magnetic circular dichroism.
Modifies a noun
- spectroscopy: The assembly of both pairs was monitored in solution using circular dichroism spectroscopy.
- spectra: We have developed a simple theory to explain the circular dichroism spectra of these complexes.
- effect: In both cases the magnetism has been probed in photoemission from the Fe 3p levels by means of circular and linear dichroism effects.
- value: The total integrated dichroism value is also reported on the figure.
Noun used with modifier
- X-ray: Transverse Magnetic Circular X-ray Dichroism offers a way to access information that was previously barred to other techniques.
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