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Helical vs Gyrotropy - What's the difference?

helical | gyrotropy |

As an adjective helical

is in the shape of a helix.

As a noun gyrotropy is

(physics) the helical movement of electromagnetic radiation through a chiral material.

helical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • in the shape of a helix

    • gyrotropy

    English

    Noun

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  • (physics) The helical movement of electromagnetic radiation through a chiral material

    • Related terms

    *gyrotropic