Etymology

Christiansen filter

Today it means: A narrow bandpass or monochromatic optical filter which consists of an optical cell which is filled with a crushed substance (e.g. glass) and a (mostly organic) liquid. Full definition →

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Named after Danish physicist Christian Christiansen.

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