6H Polarization

Polaroids on an Optical Bench

demonstration image

Polaroids on an Optical Bench

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.

Microwave 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.

Karo Syrup Tank

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

Two calcite crystals

Catalog: 
6H35.10
Location: 
Gc2
Calcite crystals - birefringence