M8-02: OPTICAL ACTIVITY - GLASS IN KARO SYRUP TANK

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  • ID Code: M8-02
  • Purpose: Exotic demonstration of optical activity.
  • Description:

    A trapezoidal tank, lit from behind by polarized light from a rotating polarizer, contains various examples of optically active materials, including stressed glass. As the rear polaroid rotates a fixed polaroid on the front of the tank makes the patterns visible. Click your mouse on the photograph above to see a short mpeg video clip of the setup in motion.

    This is a wonderful hallway demonstration.
  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://www.physics.umd.edu/deptinfo/facilities/lecdem/services/refs/refsm.htm#M8-02

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