Physics Demos - Light & Optics - University of Houston
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Physics Demos - Light & Optics

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Lenses

Equipment:

  • Optics demonstration kit and magnetic white/chalk board
    • Converging lens
    • 2 light sources and power supply
    • Cylindrical Lucite lens (semi-circular)
    • Mount for all lenses
    • Mounts for bulbs
    • Power supply
    • Additional optical elements also available.

Worksheet available upon request.

Mirrors

Equipment:

  • Optics demonstration kit and magnetic white/chalk board
    • Large concave mirror
    • Large convex mirror
    • Mount for mirrors
    • 2 light sources and power supply
    • Mounts for bulbs
    • Additional optical elements also available.

Worksheet available upon request.

Single & Double Slit Demo

Equipment:

  • Red laser
  • Single slits with widths 0.02, 0.04, 0.08, and 0.16 mm
  • Double slits with widths 0.04 and 0.08 mm, and spacing of 0.25 and 0.50 mm
  • Slit stand