Exhibit to demonstrate Fresnel's bi-prism. Consists of light source

Made:: 1971

Exhibit to demonstrate Fresnel's bi-prism. Consists of light source, slit and bi-prism housed in metal case with eyepiece so that interference fringes can be seen.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1971-562

type:: fresnel lens

credit:: Science Museum.

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Fresnel lens (Bi-prism in metal holder)

Bi-prism in metal holder

Object Number:: 1971-562 Pt1

type:: fresnel lens

Exhibit to demonstrate Fresnel's bi-prism. Consists of light source

Details

Parts

Fresnel lens (Bi-prism in metal holder)

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