Which consequence results when applying torsional stress to photoelastic materials placed between crossed polarizers?

💡 Explanation

Birefringence arises within the material under stress, modulating polarization. Because stress alters the refractive index differently for varying polarization orientations, thus photoelastic modulation appears. Therefore, stress patterns become colored rather than simply scattering, unless the change is isotropic.

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