William Nicol

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William Nicol

Earth Sciences

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William Nicol

Physics

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• Earth Sciences
• Physics

William Nicol 's Degrees

• Bachelors Natural Philosophy University of Aberdeen
• Doctorate Geology University of Aberdeen

Why Is William Nicol Influential?

According to Wikipedia, William Nicol FRSE FCS was a Scottish geologist and physicist who invented the Nicol prism, the first device for obtaining plane-polarized light, in 1828. Early life Nicol was born in Humbie , the son of Walter Nicol and Marion Fowler. According to the parish register, he was born 18 April and baptised on 22 April 1770. Some sources give his date of birth as 1768; other ones give 1766.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With William Nicol ?

William Nicol is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Edinburgh
• University of Aberdeen