Product Overview
Refraction is the change in the direction of a wave due to it changing phase velocity when passing through a new material. This phenomena takes place with any waves passing through two different media. It is accurately measured and predicted by Snell’s Law, which mathematically links the indices of refraction of the two substances a wave passes through with the angles of incidence and of refraction. This kit is a great tool for observing refraction and the angles of incidence and refraction. By finding these values, you will be able to find the indicies of refraction for the air around the tank and whatever liquid you are experimenting with inside of the tank.
Contents:
- Diode Laser, Single Beam. Projects red laser beam onto a flat surface.
- Semicircular block of high-quality polished Lucite® acrylic, 90 mm diameter x 15 mm thickness
- Semicircular hollow refraction tank 90 mm diameter x 20 mm height, with a printed protractor on it to observe and measure refraction
