Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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6H35.15 Birefringence on the overhead

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

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A calcite crystal over a sheet with large lettering makes a double image. Each image has a different polarization.

Parts List

Overhead in L. Misc

Birefringence Calcite Crystal check H. Optics, 2C or I. Optics, 2B

Paper with writing place under document camera in classroom

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