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Definition of "anisotropy" |
Anisotropy the property of being directionally dependent, as opposed to isotropy, which implies identical properties in all directions. It can be defined as a difference, when measured along different axes, in a material's physical or mechanical properties An example of anisotropy is the light coming through a polarizer. Another is wood, which is easier to split along its grain than against it. / (1) the degree of variation in a property such as index of refraction with light propagation direction. |
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