L2-27: mirror device illuminated on table, showing shallow housing for lights behind mirrored face

  • ID Code: L2-27
  • Purpose: Illusion with half-silvered mirror.
  • Description:

    This is a smaller, more easily portable version of demonstration L2-22, suitable for use in small classrooms. A ring of lights is repeatedly reflected by a rear mirror and a partially silvered front window, creating the illusion of lights vanishing into the distance.

  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsl.htm#L2-22
  • Loc codes: L2