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Monday, 22 July 2013 10:48

L4-23 BENDING OF LASER BEAM IN SUGAR SOLUTION

Geometrical Optics

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  • ID Code: L4-23
  • Purpose: Demonstrates a medium with a continually varying index of refraction
  • Description: Placing sugar along the bottom of a long, narrow water tank, as the sugar dissolves it creates an index of refraction gradient with the greater index of refraction nearer the bottom of the tank. A laser beam bends continuously in the sugar solution and reflects off the bottom of the tank, as shown in the photograph. Observation of the path of the laser beam is enhanced by adding a pinch of powdered coffee creamer.
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