quartz plate
Americannoun
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The color changing device, consisting of Nicol prism and quartz plate, is fitted with a divided circle reading to single degrees.
From Astronomical Instruments and Accessories by William Gaertner and Company
If it has rotary power, the halves appear of different tints and the degree of rotation is measured by the alteration of thickness of this double quartz plate necessary to counteract it.
From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
Placing the quartz plate between the polarizer and analyzer, this vivid red appears; and, turning the analyzer in front from right to left, the other colours of the spectrum appear in succession.
From Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873 by Tyndall, John
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