6 Optics

Polaroids on an Optical Bench

demonstration image
Catalog: 
6H10.101
Location: 
Gc2
Demonstrates polarization of light using 2 or 3 Polaroid films mounted on an optical bench.

Microwave polarization

The receiver's antenna is oreinted parallel to the direction of polarization.
Catalog: 
6H10.20A
Location: 
Dc2
Microwave polarization

Karo Syrup Tank

Many colors can be seen as more syrup is added or the polaroid sheet is turned.
Catalog: 
6H30.40A
Location: 
Gc3, PS H359(ref.)
Fill a glass container with Karo syrup and insert glass objects (lenses). View the collection with crossed Polaroids on the overhead projector.

Two calcite crystals

Two images show up from the printed material below. Rotate the crystal and obser
Catalog: 
6H35.10
Location: 
Gc2
Calcite crystals - birefringence

Color Mixing

Color mixing on the overhead projector
Catalog: 
6F10.23
Location: 
Gb3
The colored paddles (filters) can be overlapped and then held up to a light or placed on an overhead to see the resulting color.

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