Photorefraction
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photorefraction is a noun meaning A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.
Meaning
A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.
More Meanings
- The refraction of light, typically within the eye.
Word Forms
- photorefractions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refraction, photoreflectance, photodichroism, refringence, photoelasticity, birefringence.
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