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6A20.25 - Caustic Curve in Glass Bowl

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​6A20.25 - Caustic Curve in Glass Bowl

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Title6A20.25 - Caustic Curve in Glass Bowl
Objective

​To show the curve pattern, known as a Brachristachrome, produced by a light shining on a cylindrical glass container.

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

​Attach the clip-on light to a bench rod and aim it down towards the table.  Place the glass bowl with paper insert in the area where the light shines onto the table.  Set up a camera to view the image produced in the bottom of the glass bowl.

Setup Time5
Operation Time5
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions

Turn on the clip-on light.  Make sure the camera view is visible to the audience.​

ExportableYes
Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
Export Instructions (if different)
HazardsNone
Analysis/Information
Category6 Optics
Subcategory6A - Geometrical Optics
Keywordscaustic, curve, brachristachrome, image, light, refraction, reflection
Construction Information
 
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glass dish
1
paper disk insert
2
bench clamp
1
bench rod
1
light - mounted flood on clip with shield
1
camera - b&w
1