Kerr cell (n)

n03611314

type n
lex_filenum 06
def optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media
def passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel
def used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam
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Hypernym optical device
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Hyponym optical device

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