This optics bench is used for lens and mirror experiments, inverse-square law, and diffraction/interference experiments.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The 1.2 m optics bench is the perfect length for studying the inverse square law, diffraction/interference patterns, and the behavior of light traveling through lenses or off of curved mirrors. It is made of extruded aluminum and has a wide central channel for PASCO optics components, such as mounted lenses, mirrors, and light boxes.
Features
- Rugged aluminum construction
- Built in metric tape
- Wide central channel in which PASCO’s Basic Optics components, such as mounted lenses, can easily snap
- T-slots on the sides and center of the bench for components with a square bolt and thumb screw, such as the Optics Bench Rod Clamp.
Applications
- Investigate the behavior of light traveling through lenses and reflecting from curved mirrors
- Conduct diffraction/interference experiments
- Explore the inverse-square law
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Optics Geometric Lens Set | OS-8456 | -- |
| Concave/Convex Mirror | OS-8457 | -- |
| Basic Optics Viewing Screen | OS-8460 | -- |
| Basic Optics Light Source | OS-8470 | -- |
| Diffraction Optics Kit | OS-8531A | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Optics System Guide
Our expandable optics system provides everything you need to perform high-quality investigations in any physics lab. Introduce students to the fundamentals of optics with our comprehensive Basic Optics System; then build on the basics with a variety of optics accessories that support detailed studies of color, interference and diffraction, polarization, and more.
AP Physics 2 Lab Manual Overview
Authored by physics educators, the Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual includes sixteen guided inquiry labs that cover AP Physics 2 topics such as fluid dynamics, optics, interference and diffraction, magnetic fields, electricity, RC Circuits, and Planck’s Constant.
Support Documents
| Knowledge Base | ||
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| Replacing missing or damaged feet on optics tracks. | Dec 14th, 2022 | |
