Lorentz-Lorenz equation

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific equation
gptkbp:appliesTo transparent materials
gptkbp:describes relationship between refractive index and density
gptkbp:field physical chemistry
physics
gptkbp:form (n^2 - 1)/(n^2 + 2) = (4πNα)/3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lorentz-Lorenz equation
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Hendrik_Lorentz
gptkb:Ludwig_Lorenz
gptkbp:relatedTo density
molar refractivity
refractive index
gptkbp:usedFor calculating refractive index from density
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:optics
material science
gptkbp:yearProposed late 19th century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hendrik_Lorentz
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4