PURPOSE: To demonstrate iridescence from thin film interference.
DESCRIPTION: Iridescence involves production of colors due to interference. Here the interference between light reflecting from the two surfaces of a thin celophane sheet inside the bottle lead to beautiful but faint partially saturated colors.
SUGGESTIONS:
REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)
EQUIPMENT: Iridescent bottle.
SETUP TIME: None.
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