Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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8C20.40 and 8C20.45 Gravitational Lensing

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A bright light can be shined through two machined plexiglass lenses and onto a screen. Or, objects on a desk can be viewed through the lenses and projected overhead. The lenses bend the light like a black hole and a diffuse cluster, respectively. Einstein rings and multiple images can be produced.

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Lenses are part of the 6th floor labs and need advanced notice. Items to view can be paperclips, etc.

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