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Femme_physics
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I can't find the THEORETICAL definition of "strain optic coefficient" online. I googled and wiki'd enough. Can someone provide me with one, please?
The strain optic coefficient is a measure of the change in refractive index of a material due to applied strain or stress.
The strain optic coefficient is typically measured using a polariscope, which measures the degree of rotation of polarized light passing through the strained material.
The unit of measurement for strain optic coefficient is typically expressed in units of reciprocal stress, such as nm/mm or μm/N.
The strain optic coefficient can be affected by factors such as temperature, pressure, and the direction and magnitude of the applied stress or strain.
The strain optic coefficient is important in material science because it can provide valuable information about a material's mechanical properties, such as its elasticity and strength, and can be used to design and optimize materials for specific applications.