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L5-14: LASER AND PLEXIGLASS TUBE

PURPOSE: To illustrate total internal reflection in a colorful manner.

DESCRIPTION: The laser beam enters the plastic tube at a cutout along the top edge, and follows around the tube while spiralling downward.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Laser on stand, plexiglass tube.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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