Glan–Thompson prism

noun

A polarizing prism similar to the Glan–Foucault prism, except the air gap is replaced with a layer of cement.

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Meanings

nounGlan–Thompson prism (plural Glan–Thompson prisms)

plural Glan–Thompson prisms

  1. engineeringA polarizing prism similar to the Glan–Foucault prism, except the air gap is replaced with a layer of cement.
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Glan–Thompson prism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Glan%E2%80%93Thompson%20prism

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