M8 Optical Activity and Birefringence
Here you will find demonstrations of some applications of polarized light and of optically active materials.
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M8-01 POLAROIDS AND KARO SYRUP
Demonstration of an optical cavity. Read More
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M8-02: OPTICAL ACTIVITY - GLASS IN KARO SYRUP TANK
Exotic demonstration of optical activity. Read More
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M8-03: OPTICAL ACTIVITY IN KARO SYRUP CYLINDERS
Demonstrate optical activity and rotation of the plane of polarization. Read More
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M8-04: OPTICAL ACTIVITY IN KARO SYRUP TANK
Show rotation of the plane of polarization of white light in a uniform tank of Karo syrup. Read More
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M8-05: POLAROIDS AND KARO SYRUP - SPECTRUM
Demonstrate explicitly that the angle of rotation of polarized light in an optically active medium is a function of wavelength. Read More
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M8-11: OPTICAL ACTIVITY - ROSE AND BUTTERFLY
Demonstration of classical optically active trinkets. Read More
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M8-12: POLARIZED COLOR SLIDE SET
Fancy artistic demonstration of optical activity. Read More
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M8-13: POLAGE
Art using optically active materials. Read More
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M8-14: PHOTOELASTICITY
Demonstrate photoelasticity in plastic. Read More
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M8-21: CALCITE BIREFRINGENCE
Demonstrate birefringence in a calcite crystal. Read More
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M8-22: NICOL PRISM
Show polarization by the classic Nicol prism. Read More
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M8-31: LIQUID CRYSTALS
Show various liquid crystals for individual viewing. Read More
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