Johnston, S.F. (1998) Chemical polarimeter. In: Bud, R. and Warner, D.J. (eds.) Instruments of Science: A Historical Encyclopedia. Series: Garland reference library of social science (936). Garland: New York, USA, pp. 473-475. ISBN 9780815315612
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Abstract
This article discusses the history of the chemical polarimeter, an optical device used to evaluate the interaction of a chemical sample with polarized light. They are most frequently used for optically active liquids, which rotate the plane of polarization.
| Item Type: | Book Sections (Encyclopaedia entry) |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Johnston, Professor Sean |
| Authors: | Johnston, S.F. |
| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > D History (General) Q Science > QC Physics Q Science > QD Chemistry T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology T Technology > TS Manufactures |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability |
| Publisher: | Garland |
| ISBN: | 9780815315612 |
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