What is another word for biprism?
Pronunciation: [bˈɪpɹɪzəm] (IPA) 
Biprism is a term used in optics, specifically in experimental physics. It refers to a prism shaped in a way that splits a light beam into two parts, creating an interference pattern when the two beams are made to overlap. Other terms that are often used to describe this type of prism include birefringent prism, optical wedge, and double prism. Biprism is commonly used in experiments exploring the wave nature of matter. It has also found applications in the field of interferometry, where it is used to measure the wavelength of light, to investigate the properties of lenses and to determine the refractive index of different materials.
