VII-I
... angle of incidence is equal the angle of reflection. By convention in optics we measure these angles from the normal to the reflecting surface. • This is valid for any element of the surface. • If a surface of a reasonable size is smooth the reflection is specular and from P we can see the image of ...
... angle of incidence is equal the angle of reflection. By convention in optics we measure these angles from the normal to the reflecting surface. • This is valid for any element of the surface. • If a surface of a reasonable size is smooth the reflection is specular and from P we can see the image of ...
Beam manipulation: prisms vs. mirrors
... layout into a more compact form, or to redirect light to the next component. In either case, the choice inevitably arises between mirrors, or alternatively, prisms. Solutions may often be found either way, but making the best selection up-front could save the designer from potential problems later. ...
... layout into a more compact form, or to redirect light to the next component. In either case, the choice inevitably arises between mirrors, or alternatively, prisms. Solutions may often be found either way, but making the best selection up-front could save the designer from potential problems later. ...
Physics 212: General Physics II
... Compare the applet results to your prediction. Enter the results in Table I. 8. For the following object positions, predict and then verify (by running the applet) the position, type and height of the image for the following points. Draw the ray diagram in each case and record di, hi and the type of ...
... Compare the applet results to your prediction. Enter the results in Table I. 8. For the following object positions, predict and then verify (by running the applet) the position, type and height of the image for the following points. Draw the ray diagram in each case and record di, hi and the type of ...
Images Formed by Plane Mirrors
... 1. Using two of the bookends, stand a sheet of Plexiglas™ up on its side in the middle of a table, with two bookends on one corner holding it vertical, as shown in figure 1. Light one of the candles and place it in front of the sheet. This is the “object” candle. Dim the lights. Look through the Ple ...
... 1. Using two of the bookends, stand a sheet of Plexiglas™ up on its side in the middle of a table, with two bookends on one corner holding it vertical, as shown in figure 1. Light one of the candles and place it in front of the sheet. This is the “object” candle. Dim the lights. Look through the Ple ...
Lab Writeup Michelson(New)
... monochromatic light produces an interference pattern which consists of a set of concentric circles centered on the field of view. The larger d, the larger the number of circles. Decreasing the magnitude of d makes the circles shrink toward the center, increasing the magnitude of d makes the circles ...
... monochromatic light produces an interference pattern which consists of a set of concentric circles centered on the field of view. The larger d, the larger the number of circles. Decreasing the magnitude of d makes the circles shrink toward the center, increasing the magnitude of d makes the circles ...
Convex Lenses and Mirrors
... Part 5: Measurement of focal length by parallax method (Optional) Select a convex mirror. Use a vertical pin, which should be well illuminated, as an object, placed near the mirror. A virtual image will be formed behind the mirror. Use a second vertical pin, as an image marker, behind the mirr ...
... Part 5: Measurement of focal length by parallax method (Optional) Select a convex mirror. Use a vertical pin, which should be well illuminated, as an object, placed near the mirror. A virtual image will be formed behind the mirror. Use a second vertical pin, as an image marker, behind the mirr ...
Mirror
A mirror is an object that reflects light in such a way that, for incident light in some range of wavelengths, the reflected light preserves many or most of the detailed physical characteristics of the original light. This is different from other light-reflecting objects that do not preserve much of the original wave signal other than color and diffuse reflected light.The most familiar type of mirror is the plane mirror, which has a flat screen surface. Curved mirrors are also used, to produce magnified or diminished images or focus light or simply distort the reflected image.Mirrors are commonly used for personal grooming or admiring oneself (in which case the archaic term looking-glass is sometimes still used), decoration, and architecture. Mirrors are also used in scientific apparatus such as telescopes and lasers, cameras, and industrial machinery. Most mirrors are designed for visible light; however, mirrors designed for other wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are also used.