ordinary ray

ordinary ray
Optics, Crystall. the part of a doubly refracted ray whose velocity within a crystal is the same in any direction.

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  • ordinary ray — /ˈɔdənri reɪ/ (say awduhnree ray) noun the part of a doubly refracted ray which obeys the ordinary laws of refraction. Compare extraordinary ray …  

  • ordinary ray — noun Optics (in double refraction) the light ray that obeys the ordinary laws of refraction …   English new terms dictionary

  • ordinary ray — noun : the part of a ray divided in two by double refraction that follows the ordinary laws of refraction because its speed is the same in all directions through the doubly refracting medium …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Ray flower — Ray Ray, n. [OF. rai, F. rais, fr. L. radius a beam or ray, staff, rod, spoke of a wheel. Cf. {Radius}.] 1. One of a number of lines or parts diverging from a common point or center, like the radii of a circle; as, a star of six rays. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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