Projects in Optics
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E d u c a t i o n a l K i t s 281 Email: sales@spectra-physics.com • Web: spectra-physics.com Application Kits Educational Kits Projects in Optics Project #6: Building a Michelson Interferometer Projects in Optics is a self-paced teaching and learning tool for courses in the fundamentals of optics. Composed of ten modules, each project defines and illustrates an essential concept in optics, from theory to hands-on experiment. Developed by the Technical Staff of Newport with the assistance of Dr. Donald C. O’Shea of the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Projects in Optics provides the tools and experience necessary to engineers and technicians pursuing a career in the optics field. Each kit is supplied with an informative workbook that can be used as a study guide, all the tools necessary to complete each project, a tutorial introduction on basic optics and clearly written discussions of the fundamental principles involved in each optical project. This combined with step-by-step instructions for successful setup and completion ensure that the student will develop confidence, understanding and competence with the optical principles involved. All the necessary equipment including laser, precision mechanical positioners, optical components, breadboard, mounting hardware and tools are custom packaged and designed to serve you through years of learning and research. Ordering Information Model (Metric) Description OEK-STD (M-OEK-STD-OPT02) Optics Kits, 115 V M-OEK-STD-OPT03 Optics Kits, 220 V M-OEK-STD-OPT01 Optics Kit without a laser 16291-01 Project Workbook Contains all equipment necessary to perform all ten projects in sequence at a single station. • Ten hands-on projects cover the fundamental principles of optics from the basics to advanced applications • Ideal for educators, students, and technicians • Simple, structured, modular format covers the full range of optical phenomena progressively • Informative workbook is a complete and concise study guide written to assist educators and students in understanding the principles demonstrated in each project • All equipment provided — an easy way to equip a new optics lab Projects DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM HELIUM NEON/50 mW MAX CLASS IIIb LASER PRODUCT Projects Name Features 1 Laws of Geometrical Optics Verifies the laws of the reflection and refraction and familiarizes the student with the various components in the kits. 2 Thin Lens Equation Experimentally verifies the “thin lens equation” with measurements of image and object locations to calculate the focal length. 3 Expanding Laser Beams Demonstrates the design of two types of laser beam expanders and explores the differences between them. 4 Diffraction of Circular Apertures Study and measure the diffraction effects of circular apertures. Learn how the diameter of the aperture determines the resolving power of all optical instruments. 5 Single Slit Diffraction and Double Slit Interference Continue to explore the wave theory of light and observe diffraction using rectangular slits as well as the phenomena of interference of two nearby sources. 6 The Michelson Interferometer Construct an interferometer and observe the interference pattern (fringes); use the interferometer to measure aberrations in an optic, and displacements (included thermally and mechanically) on the order of a wavelength of light. 7 Lasers and Coherence Learn what makes a laser unique as a light source. Study the phenomenon known as coherence length and experimentally determine the spatial mode characteristics of a HeNe laser. 8 Polarization of Light Explore the laws of Malus and Brewster; construct a linear polarizer/analyzer to prove the law of Malus; find the angle where minimum reflection of linear polarized light occurs (Brewster's Angle). 9 Birefringence of Materials Observe the characteristics of birefringent materials by building a simple optical isolator similar to those used in high-power laser designs. 10 The Abbe Theory of Light Learn about the spatial frequency content in the formation of images and how it could be used to control the shape and quality of an image. Build a setup which examines how selectively removing some of the spatial frequencies can modify images.

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282 E d u c a t i o n a l K i t s Phone: 1-800-775-5273 • Fax: 1-650-964-3584 Application Kits Educational Kits OEK-STD Kit Contents Model (Metric) Description Qty 05BR08 Right Angle Prism, 0.5 in. 1 10B10BS.1 1-inch Round Broadband Beamsplitter 1 10D20ER.1 1 in. Mirror, Broadband 4 14828-01 (16636-01) Rod Wrench 1 16291-01 Project Workbook 1 16449-01 Storage Case with Foam Inserts 1 16569-01 Box, Utility 1 16571-01 Glass Slide 1 16578-01 Target Set 1 16579-01 Polarizer Set 1 16580-01 Waveplate Set, Plastic 1 340-RC (M-340-RC) Rod Clamp 1 4062 Ball Driver, Long Shaft, 3/16 in. 1 41 (M-41)...

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