Keywords
rapeseed oil
quadratic electro-optic coefficient
How to Cite
Abstract
The Kerr constant and quadratic electro-optic effect were determined for a few different rapeseed oils. The aim of the study was to investigate if aromatic additives in the oil influence its optical properties. Moreover, the effect of ageing of the oils on Kerr phenomena was observed.
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