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6A44.40-1 - Light Pipe - Total Internal Reflection

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​6A44.40-1 - Light Pipe - Total Internal Reflection

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Title6A44.40-1 - Light Pipe - Total Internal Reflection
Objective

Demonstrate total internal reflection with a light pipe.​

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Assembly Instructions

Instructions
The principles of total internal reflection are applied in the Plexiglas light pipe. If a beam of light is sent in one end of a polished Plexiglas rod, it stays inside the rod due to total internal reflection and comes out the other end, even if the rod is bent as illustrated. ​

Setup Time8
Operation Time
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Operation Instructions
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PIRA 200Yes
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Analysis/Information
Category6 Optics
Subcategory6A - Geometrical Optics
Keywordsfiber optics, reflection, refraction
Construction Information
 
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plexiglas light pipe
1
light pipe light source
1
switch - on/off with power outlet
1