Kerr effect
change in refractive index of a material in response to an applied electric field
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Kerr effect
Summary
Kerr effect is a phenomenon[1]. It draws 1,309 Wikipedia views per month (phenomenon category, ranking #73 of 290).[2]
Key Facts
- Kerr effect is credited with the discovery of John Kerr[3].
- Kerr effect's instance of is recorded as phenomenon[4].
- Kerr effect's instance of is recorded as electricity[5].
- Kerr effect is a type of electro-optic effect[6].
- 1875 marks the founding of Kerr effect[7].
- Kerr effect's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 12[8].
- Kerr effect's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[9].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include phenomenon[4] and electricity[5]. Kerr effect is a type of electro-optic effect[6].
Origins
1875 marks the founding of Kerr effect[7].
Why It Matters
Kerr effect draws 1,309 Wikipedia views per month (phenomenon category, ranking #73 of 290).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]