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Max Kohl Polariscope
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Max Kohl Polariscope
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Polariscope
Object Origin
Manufacturer:
Kohl, Max
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Green metal tube with a tiltable mirror at each end. The tube is mounted to a three-legged metal stand. Stand has a gold-colored stem and black legs. Gold text is painted onto the legs of the stand.
Marks: "Max Kohl, / Chemnitz."
Measurements: Object:
Height: 18 in, Width: 15.25 in, Depth: 7.5 in
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Credit
Received from Armour Institute of Technology, 31.659
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On Exhibit
Max Kohl Polariscope
About: Max Kohl Polariscope
About: Max Kohl Polariscope
This early twentieth century German polariscope was used to study substances and objects in polarized light, which occurs when a wave of light travels parallel to the material it passes through. The two mirrors at the end of the polariscope help reflect the light back towards the viewer after it has been polarized, usually by a glass plate.
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