Difference between revisions of "Prism and White Light"
From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog
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A | A slide projector ight source that has a slit slide in it to create a line of white light. The line shines into the side of a clear prism laying on its side on an adjustable base. Rotate the prism until you see a clear spectrum appear off to the side. The light experiences dispersion as it travels through the prism. The white light comes out as bands of colors of the spectrum on a white background placed behind the prism or projected onto a wall.. | ||
'''Location: | '''Location: | ||
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* Light Source: Shelf Q-4 | * Projector Light Source and Slit: Shelf Q-4 | ||
* Prism: Shelf M-4 | * Prism: Shelf M-4 | ||
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Description:
A slide projector ight source that has a slit slide in it to create a line of white light. The line shines into the side of a clear prism laying on its side on an adjustable base. Rotate the prism until you see a clear spectrum appear off to the side. The light experiences dispersion as it travels through the prism. The white light comes out as bands of colors of the spectrum on a white background placed behind the prism or projected onto a wall..
Location:
- Projector Light Source and Slit: Shelf Q-4
- Prism: Shelf M-4
