Reflection, refraction, dispersion (1961)
1961 · Short film · 17 min
Synopsis
Circular and straight pulses are reflected from various shaped barriers. Periodic straight waves are refracted at various angles. Mention is made of Snell's law and spherical and chromatic aberrations. Various focusing effects and total internal reflection are demonstrated. From the EDC College Physics series Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film
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