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Why is polarized light used in microscopy for the analysis of rocks(for example)?
Why not use unpolarized light? What is it with polarized light that makes the analysis of rocks better?
Edit: please refer to the actual physics behind your answer
Why is polarized light used in microscopy for the analysis of rocks(for example)?
Why not use unpolarized light? What is it with polarized light that makes the analysis of rocks better?
Why is polarized light used in microscopy for the analysis of rocks(for example)?
Why not use unpolarized light? What is it with polarized light that makes the analysis of rocks better?
Edit: please refer to the actual physics behind your answer
Why is polarized light used in microscopy for the analysis of rocks(for example)?
Why not use unpolarized light? What is it with polarized light that makes the analysis of rocks better?
