Studies in the Magnetic Rotation of the Plane of Polarized Light

Author

Charles J. Glass, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1930

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Physics

First Advisor

John R Koch

Second Advisor

William J Grace

Abstract

As an introduction to the phenomenon of magnetic rotation it is well to offer a brief explanation of the phenomenon of optical activity. According to the ’’wave theory” of light the rays from any ordinary light vibrate in every conceivable plane. If the light is reflected from a glass surface or passed through a Nicol prism it undergoes a change. If an attempt is made to pass the beam through a second Nicol prism is found that the optical axes of the two prisms must be parallel to one another or the beam will not penetrate the second one.

Comments

A Thesis Submitted To Fulfill The Requirements For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Science. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

Glass, Charles J., "Studies in the Magnetic Rotation of the Plane of Polarized Light" (1930). Bachelors’ Theses. 1828.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1828