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Applet: The Prism

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  3. Prisms
E+50+0 Total internal reflection: 45 deg-45 deg-90 deg prism using arc lamp. E+50+5 Four-prisms, same index of refraction, different angles, using laser. E+50+10 Eight-prisms, different index of refraction, same angle, using laser. E+50+15 Blackboard optics: Light source and lucite prism. E+50+20 Refraction of white light by prism using arc lamp. E+50+25 Light from arc lamp enters direct view prism emerges as spectrum. E+50+30 Dove prism to erect projected images using arc lamp. E+50+35 Binoculars and Porro prisms to show.
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