Spectrometer

Synopsis

Introduces the various parts of an optical spectrometer: collimator, prism table and telescope. Discusses the use of each part, including ray diagrams of light passing through the instrument. Shows how determine the location of a refracted spectrum in the prism, with the adjustment for minimum deviation. Demonstrates Schuster’s method for focussing the collimator and telescope so that the light entering the prism is parallel.

Series

Laboratory Optics, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Uses

A-level and elementary university or college level students.

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

optics; spectrometry

Credits

Writer

A M MacLeod; W R Hogg

Production Company

Name

University of Glasgow Audio Visual Services

Notes

see: University of Glasgow, Department of Media Services, Southpark House, 64 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LB, Tel 0141-330 4611, Fax 0141-330 5674

Sponsor

Name

University of Glasgow, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Distributor

Name

University of Glasgow, Department of Media Services

Phone

0141-330 4611

Fax

0141-330 5674

Address

Southpark House
64 Southpark Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

Notes

1985 cat still current 1994