Microscopy
Optical Birefringence
Optical birefringence allows for a non-destructive qualitative assessment of residual or molded-in stress of transparent materials and parts.
Applications:
- Part design
- Failure Analysis
- Functional testing
- Assessment of residual stress in a material
- Assessment of molded in stress
- Evaluate stress points in a material due to an external force
- Evaluate areas of high or uniform stress
- Monitor annealing process


