"Glan–Thompson prism" meaning in All languages combined

See Glan–Thompson prism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Glan–Thompson prisms [plural]
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  1. (optics) A polarizing prism similar to the Glan–Foucault prism, except the air gap is replaced with a layer of cement.

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