A polarimeter is a scientific instrument used to measure the angle of rotation caused by passing polarized light through an optically active substance. Some chemical substances are optically active, and polarized (unidirectional) light will rotate either to the left (counter-clockwise) or right (clockwise) when passed through these substances. The... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarimeter
An optical instrument that measures the direction and extent of the polarization of light reflected from its targets. Found on http://www.braeunig.us/space/glossary.htm
Po`lar·im'e·ter noun [ Polar + -meter .] (Opt.) An instrument for determining the amount of polarization of light, or the proportion of polarized light, in a partially polarized ray. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/117
This is used to measure the optical activity or the rotation value of a solution. The instrument is usually made up of two prisms. A frequently used type is the penumbral polarimeter according to Lippich. With residual sweet wines, it is used to measure the ratio of glucose (grape sugar) and fructose (fruit sugar). Found on https://glossary.wein.plus/polarimeter