13: Introduction to Photoelasticity
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Learning Objectives
On completion of this TLP you should:
- understand the phenomenon of birefringence
- know how materials scientists use photoelasticity
- be able to distinguish between isochromatic and isoclinic fringes
- be able to relate stress patterns in polycarbonate rods to the bending rig used and the deformation in the rod
- know and be able to use the Stress-Optic Law