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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.

Materials:

metal

glass

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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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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