Origin and Variation of Image Contrast
nm
ns
Analyzer
No
Bias
Wollaston
Prism
Deformed
Wavefront
ns> nm
Specimen
Sheared
Wavefront
Intensity
Shear Axis (x)
λ/2
λ/4
0
DIC Specimen Image
x
Bias Retardation: Positive Bias
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