Which Light Is Used in Polarimeter?

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In a Typical Polarimetry Experiment, Monochromatic Light Is Passed Through the Sample. a Sodium Lamp Sodium Lamp High-Pressure Sodium Lamps Are Quite Efficient...

Which Light Is Used in Polarimeter?

In a typical polarimetry experiment, monochromatic light is passed through the sample. A sodium lamp

sodium lamp
High-pressure sodium lamps are quite efficient — about 100 lumens per watt, when measured for photopic lighting conditions. Some higher-power lamps (e.g. 600 watt) have efficacies of about 150 lumens per watt.
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is usually used as the light source and the wavelength of its D line is 589.3 nm.

Why yellow light is used in polarimeter?

Yellow light (low pressure sodium bulb) is used in polarimetry because: It is a cheap and convenient light source.

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Why sodium light is used in polarimeter?

A polarimeter is defined as a scientific instrument that is used for measuring the angle of rotation caused by the passing of polarized light through an optically active substance. For this sodium light is used because it produces monochromatic light and the energy output is high.

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