Description: This demonstration shows how light transmits through materials differently based on incident angle
Equipment:
- Large glass container
- High intensity Laser
- Portable stand
- S clamp
- Water
- Milk powder
Setup Procedure:
- Fill the tank up with water.
- Add a little bit of powdered milk. Mix it in.
- Mount the laser on the stand. The high intensity laser must be used for this to be most effective.
- Aim the laser into the tank so that total internal reflection occurs. Plug in the laser.
Demonstration Procedure:
- Turn on the laser.
- Turn off the lights.
- Note that the laser beam experiences total internal reflection, and travels down the container walls.
- When finished, turn off the laser.
Laser Light
Do not stare at the laser beam. Do not point the laser at students.
Note: This picture is time elapsed. In person, the beam will not be as bright.
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