3B Scientific Demonstration Polariscope User Manual
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Fix a specimen firmly into the specimen clamp.
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Use the screw mechanism to apply pressure to
the specimen and observe the coloured fringes in
the projected image.
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For experiments with tensile loading, fix the ring
specimen into the specimen clamp using the
clips and apply tension by turning the screw to
pull outward.
Notes
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Protect the specimens from heat. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight.
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Do not apply loads to the specimens for long
periods.
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Do not use aggressive detergents to clean the
specimens.