Variable Index of Refraction Tank

Tank of water, laser
PIRA: 
6A40.40
Area: 
6 Optics
Topic: 
6A Geometrical Optics
Concept: 
Refractive Index

 

A laser is shone into a tank containing a sugar gradient. The beam bounces several times off mirrors in the bottom of the tank before exiting.

NOTICE: This demo takes several days to prepare, and will be available when PHY 1104 and PHY 1151 are teaching refraction. A week's notice is required for other times.

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu