Centrosymmetric crystal (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Centrosymmetric crystal

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Optical microscope image of a representative crystal that possesses centrosymmetry, yet shows differential absorption of circularly polarized light. The crystal is made of lithium, cobalt, selenium and oxygen, with the cobalt giving rise to the crystal's purple color.

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Kendall Kamp/Northwestern University

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