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Geometrical and wave optics, lasers, polarization, diffraction, and color theory. Optical benches, lenses, gratings, and complete laser optics kits. 110V/60Hz adapted for U.S. labs.

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Diffraction intensity at a slit and at a wire - Babinet's theorem
P2230601
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Diffraction intensity at a slit and at a wire - Babinet's theorem

An aperture consisting of a single slit and a complementary strip (wire) is illuminated with a laser beam.

Diffraction intensity of multiple slits and grids
P2230402
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Diffraction intensity of multiple slits and grids

Multiple slits which all have the same width and the same distance among each other, as well as transmission grids with different grid constants, are submitted to laser light.

Diffraction of light at a slit and an edge
P2230202
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Diffraction of light at a slit and an edge

Monochromatic light is incident on a slit or an edge. The intensity distribution of the diffraction pattern is determined.

Fresnel's zone plate
P2220402
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Fresnel's zone plate

A zone plate is illuminated with parallel laser light. The focal points of several orders of the zone plate are projected on a ground glass screen.

Interference experiment
P2220103
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Interference experiment

By dividing up the wave-front of a beam of light at the Fresnel mirror and the Fresnel biprism, interference is produced. The wavelength is determined from the interference patterns.

Magnetostriction with the Michelson interferometerelson interferometer
P2430811
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Magnetostriction with the Michelson interferometerelson interferometer

With the aid of two mirrors in a Michelson arrangement, light is brought to interference. Due to the magnetostrictive effect, one of the mirrors is shifted by variation in the magnetic field applied...

Michelson Interferometer High Resolution
P2220911
Lab Apparatus
Diffraction & Interference

Michelson Interferometer High Resolution

Michelson Interferometer High Resolution, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Michelson interferometer
P2220502
University Level
Diffraction & Interference

Michelson interferometer

In the Michelson arrangement interference will occur by the use of 2 mirrors. The wavelength is determined by displacing one mirror using the micrometer screw.

Adapter cable, DC-socket 2.1mm to 2x4mm plug, 5A
11077-00
Component
Geometrical Optics

Adapter cable, DC-socket 2.1mm to 2x4mm plug, 5A

(no description provided)

Concave/convex mirror,magnet held
08270-12
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Concave/convex mirror,magnet held

Variable concave, convex and parabolic mirror. Flexible steel band polished on both sides and fitted with fixing magnets. Length: 435 mm.

Cuvette, magnet held, 230x75 mm
08270-08
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Cuvette, magnet held, 230x75 mm

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. To determine light beams in liquids. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas. White coloured on back side. Inner dimensions (cm): 14.4 x 7 x 3.

Diaphragm w. holder, magnet held
08270-10
Component
Geometrical Optics

Diaphragm w. holder, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. To shield light rays and to hold colourfilters.

Frame for complete experiments
45500-00
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Frame for complete experiments

Frame for complete Experiments made of aluminum profile with stable feet of blue lacquered sheet steel.

Halogen lamp for experiments, 12V/50W, with magnetic base
08270-20
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Halogen lamp for experiments, 12V/50W, with magnetic base

Halogen lamp for experiments, 12V/50W, with magnetic base, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Light guide model, magnet held
08270-11
Demo Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Light guide model, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas object with indicated centre line. White coloured on back side. Radius: 12 cm. Length: 18 cm. Thickness: 2 cm.

Magnetic bottom for light box
09804-10
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Magnetic bottom for light box

To hold the light box on the demonstration board. The bottom models can be removed several times via a clip fixation. Dimensions (mm): 18 × 65 × 175. Mass: 80 g.

Model earth/moon, magnet held
08270-07
Demo Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Model earth/moon, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent plastic spheres. Diameter: 10 cm and 3 cm.

Model, semicircular
08374-00
Demo Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Model, semicircular

Semicircular model made of Plexiglas with indicated centre line.

Opt. block,planoconcave,magn.held
08270-03
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Opt. block,planoconcave,magn.held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas object with indicated centre line. White coloured on back side. Focal lengths: 28.5 cm and 31 cm. Length: 18 cm.

Opt. block,planoconvex, magn.held
08270-02
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Opt. block,planoconvex, magn.held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board.

Opt. block,triangular,magnet held
08270-06
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Opt. block,triangular,magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas object with indicated centre line. White coloured on back side. Base angle: 90°. Length: 18 cm. Width: 1.5 cm.

Optical block, semicircular, magnet held
08270-01
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Optical block, semicircular, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas object with indicated centre line. White coloured on back side. Focal lengths: 12 cm and 27 cm. Diameter: 18 cm.

Optical disk, magnet held
08270-09
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Optical disk, magnet held

For experiments which depends on the angle. White magnetic film. With 360 degrees angle scale and 1° division. Dimensions (mm): 31 x 31.

Optical profile-bench for student experiments, l = 600 mm
08376-00
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Optical profile-bench for student experiments, l = 600 mm

Solid optical profile bench for the execution of student experiments.

Optical profile-bench, l = 1000 mm
08370-00
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Optical profile-bench, l = 1000 mm

Part of the basic set of the optical profile-bench (08370.88).

Panel for complete experimental setups
45510-00
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Panel for complete experimental setups

The Panel for complete experiments serves as a carrier for different experimental setups. It can be easily suspended in the Frame for complete Experiments (45500-00), thus allowing different setups...

Plane mirror, magnet held
08270-13
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Plane mirror, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Glass mirror on holder with magnets. Dimensions (cm): 7 x 2.5.

Turning knuckle optical profile-bench
08372-00
Lab Apparatus
Geometrical Optics

Turning knuckle optical profile-bench

Part of the basic set for optical benches (8370.88). To connect two profile benches.

Achromatic objective 20x N.A.0.4
62174-20
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Achromatic objective 20x N.A.0.4

Achromatic objective 20x N.A.0.4, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Basic set optical pumping
08590-93
Complete Set
Laser Optics

Basic set optical pumping

The light from a lasersiode is used to excite neodymium atoms in a Nd:YAG crystal.

Diaphragm f.adj. of laser
08608-00
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Diaphragm f.adj. of laser

(no description provided)

Diode pumped solid state laser, 1 mW, 532 nm (green) with short handle, l = 75 mm
08764-99
Component
Laser Optics

Diode pumped solid state laser, 1 mW, 532 nm (green) with short handle, l = 75 mm

Diode-pumped, frequency-doubled YAG solid-state laser.

Diode pumped solid state laser, green, 1 mW, 532 nm
08765-99
Demo Apparatus
Laser Optics

Diode pumped solid state laser, green, 1 mW, 532 nm

Diode pumped solid state laser (DPSS). The laser complies with the technical requirements of DIN 608251,laser class 2. It is therefore approved for being used at schools and universities. The human ey

Diodelaser, red 1 mW, 625 nm, with long rod, l = 130 mm
08772-99
Component
Laser Optics

Diodelaser, red 1 mW, 625 nm, with long rod, l = 130 mm

Diodelaser, red 1 mW, 625 nm, with long rod, l = 130 mm, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Diodelaser, red, 1 mW, 635 nm
08771-99
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Diodelaser, red, 1 mW, 635 nm

Diodelaser, red, 1 mW, 635 nm, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Experiment set Helium-Neon Laser
08656-93
Complete Set
Laser Optics

Experiment set Helium-Neon Laser

Experiment set Helium-Neon Laser, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Experimental set Fibre optics
08662-93
Complete Set
Laser Optics

Experimental set Fibre optics

Module A: Laserdiode module DIMO 100 is mounted into the XY-adjustment holder. The adjustment holder allows the sensitive adjustment of the laser in the x and y direction to ensure the correct...

Laser/LED experiment lamp
08770-00
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Laser/LED experiment lamp

Combined LED and laser light source for generating parallel and divergent light beams.

IMAGE ON REQUEST
08594-00
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Filter plate, short pass type

Contact us for full product details and specifications.

IMAGE ON REQUEST
08593-00
Component
Laser Optics

Frequ. doubling crystal in holder

Contact us for full product details and specifications.

Laser cav.mirror frequ. doubling
08591-02
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Laser cav.mirror frequ. doubling

(no description provided)

Laser ray (red)
08780-99
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Laser ray (red)

Laser ray (red), supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Nd-YAG laser cavity mirror/holder
08591-01
Component
Laser Optics

Nd-YAG laser cavity mirror/holder

(no description provided)

Photoelement
08734-01
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Photoelement

For determination of light intensities. Spectral range: 400 nm...1100 nm. With changeable stem Ø =10mm; l =110 mm respectively l = 250 mm. Slit diaphragm d =0.3mm.

Univ. power supply for He-Ne laser
08701-99
Lab Apparatus
Laser Optics

Univ. power supply for He-Ne laser

For operation of He/Ne laser tubes with an output of between 0.5 and 10 mW. The current at the output of the device can be continuously varied between 3 and 10 mA.

3D Vision Anaglyph Procedure
P1078900
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

3D Vision Anaglyph Procedure

3D Vision Anaglyph Procedure, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Acrylic glass cylinder with a holder
11226-04
Component
Light Propagation

Acrylic glass cylinder with a holder

Fitting to light veloctiy measuring apparatus (11226-99).

Age-related macular degeneration
P1078300
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Age-related macular degeneration

In this experiment, the eye disease glaucoma is simulated.

Cataract
P1078400
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Cataract

In this experiment, the eye disease cataract is simulated.

Color blindness
P1078700
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Color blindness

The principle of color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is based on the limited or absent ability to perceive certain colors or color differences.

Colored afterimages
P1078800
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Colored afterimages

The principle of colored afterimages is based on a fatigue reaction of the photoreceptors in the eye, especially the cones, which are responsible for color perception.

Diabetic retinopathy
P1078100
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Glaucoma
P1078200
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Glaucoma

In this experiment, the eye disease glaucoma is simulated.

Holder for speed of light measuring instrumentfor optical bench
11226-03
Component
Light Propagation

Holder for speed of light measuring instrumentfor optical bench

(no description provided)

Index of refraction, dispersion, and resolving power of a prism spectroscope
P2210510
University Level
Light Propagation

Index of refraction, dispersion, and resolving power of a prism spectroscope

Index of refraction, dispersion, and resolving power of a prism spectroscope, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Lighting control with Cobra SMARTsense Code
P1067669
Cobra SMARTsense
Light Propagation

Lighting control with Cobra SMARTsense Code

Experimental setup for controlling the lighting depending on the brightness of the surroundings.

Look through your hand
P1079000
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Look through your hand

Look through your hand, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Optical bench l = 1800 mmfor speed of light measurement
11226-02
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Optical bench l = 1800 mmfor speed of light measurement

Fitting to light veloctiy measuring apparatus (11226-99).

Primary eye
P1078600
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Primary eye

Principle This experiment deals with the topic of the "primary eye" (also known as the dominant eye). The aim is to investigate which of the two eyes is more dominant for a person.

Red-Green Visual Impairment
P1078000
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Red-Green Visual Impairment

Red-green vision impairment, also known as red-green color vision deficiency, is a form of color blindness in which those affected have difficulty distinguishing between different shades of red and...

retinitis pigmentosa
P1078500
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

retinitis pigmentosa

This experiment investigates the eye disease retinitis pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina of the eye and cause progressive vision loss.

Retroreflector with stem
11226-01
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Retroreflector with stem

Fitting to light veloctiy measuring apparatus (11226-99).

Speed of Light Meter Set
11226-88
Complete Set
Light Propagation

Speed of Light Meter Set

The complete set to measure the light velocity in air, transparent liquids and solids.

Speed of Light Meter
11226-99
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Speed of Light Meter

With the Speed of Light Meter you can measure the velocity of light in air and in other transparent media and additionally you can determine the distance.

Speed of Light Meter
11226-00
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Speed of Light Meter

With the Speed of Light Meter you can measure the velocity of light in air and in other transparent media and additionally you can determine the distance. Measuring the speed of light, as well as dist

Tellurium, illuminated
04864-93
Lab Apparatus
Light Propagation

Tellurium, illuminated

Equipment and Technical Data • Globe diameter: 100 mm. • Connection voltage: 230 V ~ (power pack incl.) • Dimensions (mm): 650 x 250 x 250. • Weight: 3 kg.

Tubular cell with a holder
11226-05
Component
Light Propagation

Tubular cell with a holder

Fitting to light veloctiy measuring apparatus (11226-99).

Color mixing in experiments on optical profile bench with LED lamp
P1437000
Lab Apparatus
Optical Devices & Lenses

Color mixing in experiments on optical profile bench with LED lamp

Color mixing in experiments on optical profile bench with LED lamp, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Laws of lenses and optical instruments
P2210202
University Level
Optical Devices & Lenses

Laws of lenses and optical instruments

The focal lengths of unknown lenses are determined by measuring the distances of image and object and by Bessel's method. Simple optical instruments are then constructed with these lenses.

Polarisation by reflection - polarisation angle (Brewster's angle)
P1412503
Lab Apparatus
Polarization

Polarisation by reflection - polarisation angle (Brewster's angle)

When electromagnetic radiation is reflected from the surface of a dielectric body, the reflected radiation is at least partially linearly polarized.

Polarisation through lambda-quarter wave plates
P2250103
University Level
Polarization

Polarisation through lambda-quarter wave plates

(no description provided)

Classroom set students experiments phenomenological optics
13276-66
Complete Set
Reflection & Refraction

Classroom set students experiments phenomenological optics

Class set of optical components for use in the field of experiments on geometric optics.

Lambert's law of radiation on optical base plate
P2240411
University Level
Reflection & Refraction

Lambert's law of radiation on optical base plate

Visible light impinges on a diffusely reflecting surface. The luminance of this surface is determined as a function of the angle of observation. Study the light intensity that a sheet of paper is diff

Color mixing light source RGB LED
09900-99
Lab Apparatus
Theory of Colours

Color mixing light source RGB LED

Color mixing light source RGB LED, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Colour disc, adjustable
65987-00
Lab Apparatus
Theory of Colours

Colour disc, adjustable

(no description provided)

Colour filter set, additive (red, blue, green)
09807-00
Complete Set
Theory of Colours

Colour filter set, additive (red, blue, green)

For student experiments with the light box (09801.00). Three plastic filters in red, blue and green. Dimensions (cm): 5 x 6.3.

Colour filter set, subtractive (yellow, magenta, cyan)
09808-00
Complete Set
Theory of Colours

Colour filter set, subtractive (yellow, magenta, cyan)

For student experiments with the light box (09801.00). Three plastic filters in yellow, cyan & purple. Dimensions (cm): 5 x 6.3.

LED lamp for colour mixing incl. controller
13761-99
Lab Apparatus
Theory of Colours

LED lamp for colour mixing incl. controller

LED light source with controller for demonstrating the color mixing of light including aperture and screen.

Light box accessories for colour mixing
09806-00
Component
Theory of Colours

Light box accessories for colour mixing

Light box accessories for colour mixing, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Opt. block,trapeze, magnet held
08270-05
Lab Apparatus
Theory of Colours

Opt. block,trapeze, magnet held

For experiments in optics with the Demo Physics board. Magnetically adherent Plexiglas object with indicated centre line. White coloured on back side. Dimensions (cm): 16.5 x 5 x 1.5.

Adjusting support 35 x 35 mm
08711-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Adjusting support 35 x 35 mm

For holding optical components (e.g. front surface mirrors). With sensitive adjustment screws for setting the x,y-position of the optical components. With round stem l = 75 mm and d = 10 mm.

Beam splitter 1/1, non polarizing
08741-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Beam splitter 1/1, non polarizing

semi transparent, non-polarizing glassmirror for separating light beamintensity into 50% transmission and 50%reflection.Designed for wavelength of 633nmPlate dimensions (mm): (50 x 30 x 3,2)

Digital array camera
35612-99
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Digital array camera

The CCD line camera is used to measure light intensity as a function of position (in pixels or mm) or time. It is used for the investigation and analysis of diffraction and interference patterns.

Fresnel biprism
08556-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Fresnel biprism

Fesnel biprism for interference experiments with coherent light.

Fresnel mirror on plate
08561-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Fresnel mirror on plate

(no description provided)

Fresnel zone plate
08577-03
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Fresnel zone plate

To investigate the generation of convergent and divergent light beams with the assistance of Fresnel's zone theory.

Holder for diaphragms and beam splitters
08719-00
Component
Wave Properties of Light

Holder for diaphragms and beam splitters

For clamping and holding glass plates, beam splitters, etc. Rubber-covered clamping jaws with knurled screws With two round unscrewable stems l = 50 mm and l = 68 mm and d = 10 mm.

Magnetic foot for optical base plate
08710-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Magnetic foot for optical base plate

Due to internal three-point guide way, stable and highly accurate work holding device for optical components with round stems ( d = 10...13 mm) on the optical base plate.

Michelson Interferometer
08557-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Michelson Interferometer

For measuring light wavelengths and refractive indices of liquids and gases.

Microwave Set
11744-99
Complete Set
Wave Properties of Light

Microwave Set

Microwave Set, supplied in the U.S. by American Scientific. Contact us for specifications.

Spectrometer 2
35635-04
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Spectrometer 2

The spectrometer can be used as both a grating spectrometer and a prism spectrometer. It enables the investigation of diffraction, refraction, and dispersion as well as the precise determination of...

Plate and lens f. Newton rings
08551-00
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Plate and lens f. Newton rings

(no description provided)

Prism table with holder for optical base plate
08725-00
Component
Wave Properties of Light

Prism table with holder for optical base plate

Design as 08254.00 however with shortstem l = 50 mm.

IMAGE ON REQUEST
08733-01
Complete Set
Wave Properties of Light

Rods for magnetostriction,set

Ni-, Fe- and Cu-rod with single-sided M6thread and silicon hose cover for vibration damping. Can be fixed in coil formagnetostriction 08733.00. Eachl = 150 mm, Æ = 8 mm.

Rotational guide rail with angular scale
08717-00
Component
Wave Properties of Light

Rotational guide rail with angular scale

For reproducible angle adjustment of optical components about a freely positionable pivot.

Surface mirror 30 x 30 mm
08711-01
Lab Apparatus
Wave Properties of Light

Surface mirror 30 x 30 mm

Can be used in adjustment holder (08711.00) for experiments with the optical base plate.