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Kerr cell

DEFINITIONS OF: Kerr cell

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

Type of:
optical device
a device for producing or controlling light
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