Pockels cells are electro-optic devices made from specific crystals that exhibit the #Pockels effect, allowing for the modulation of light.. When an electric field is applied to the crystal, it changes the #refractive index, effectively altering the #polarization state of the light passing through it. This unique property makes Pockels cells invaluable in various applications, particularly in #laser systems. Learn more: https://ilphotonics.com/pockels-cells-the-key-to-precision-in-laser-applications/

#Pockels cells are electro-optic devices that play a crucial role in the manipulation of #laser beams within various optical applications. These cells are primarily used for modulating light intensity and controlling laser #pulses. They operate based on the principle that the #refractive index of certain materials can change when exposed to an electric field. Learn more: https://ilphotonics.com/an-introduction-to-pockels-cells-and-their-applications/

Hi everyone on #refractive,
A while ago I asked for reasons to keep this community running, and got no answer. Last week, I put up a notice that the site may go offline in June. Please either tell me this service is important to you, or migrate your account to another mastodon instance. You may DM me if you don't want to post publicly. I would also love to hear what other adult autistic communities you might participate in, so that I may recommend them, whether or not they are on the fediverse.

As far as I can tell, this instance is virtually unused, and it hasn't seen a new account for some time. If there is any reason at all you think m.refractive.group should be kept running, please tell me.
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A #macrophotography shot of a specimen of #quartz #crystal (silicon dioxide) showing a flawed, partial termination, as well as the #refractive qualities of the crystal.
https://heronfox.pixels.com/featured/quartz-surface-macro-heron-and-fox.html

A recent critical realization of mine wrt social challenges: maybe *I'm* somehow intimidating. #actuallyAutistic #Refractive

What #ActuallyAutistic communities do you engage with? #Refractive?

We have three ways of talking to members of refractive.group.
① the hashtag #Refractive. Follow the hashtag to get the tagged posts in your home feed. These toots are not necessarily from m.refractive.group accounts.
② the "local timeline" shows public posts from m.refractive.group accounts.
And ③ to avoid public visibility, you can mention @refractive, which is a bot that will forward toots to others who follow it.
Thanks for being here on the spectrum. 😄