Nomarski prism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007135",
  "term": "Nomarski prism",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized birefringent prism used in differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy to split and recombine polarized light beams. It introduces a slight shear between two orthogonally polarized components of light, creating an interference effect that enhances contrast in transparent specimens. This prism is a key component for visualizing unstained biological samples with high detail.",
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Nomarski-Prisma",
    "es": "prisma de Nomarski",
    "fr": "prisme de Nomarski"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/nomarski-prism/"
}