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L1-01: ARC LAMP - PROJECTION OF ARC

PURPOSE: Direct projection of side view of the arc of a carbon arc lamp.

DESCRIPTION: A 10cm focal length lens is used to project a side view of the arc of a carbon arc lamp onto a screen. The shield protects the class from the direct light of the arc.

SUGGESTIONS: DANGER: Do not view the arc from too close - it does contain large amounts of UV.

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Arc lamp with mounted 10cm convex lens and aluminum shield.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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