6. Glossary – Definitions
Birefringence; birefringence
Difference in refractive indices in two specific perpendicular directions.
Spherulite birefringence; spherulite birefringence
Difference in refractive indices along the spherulite radius and perpendicular to the radius.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Calorimétrie différentielle à balayage
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a calorimetry technique that measures heat flow exchanges between an empty reference capsule and a capsule of identical geometry containing the sample, during an imposed temperature program. In this way, the energy released or absorbed during a transition is revealed.
Cinétique globale de cristallisation; overall crystallization kinetics
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The simulations mentioned concern mainly laboratory work, often using "in-house" software. However, some work has used commercial software or has been funded by code developers, even if these developments have not yet been integrated into commercial versions. What's more, even if commercial software is not specifically dedicated to the development of structures, it can render estimable services by determining the mechanical...
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