Polarization

- Dichroic Polarization (6H10.10) link to picture 6h10_10.htm

-You get two sheets of polaroid.

-Rotate one of the polaroids or the sunglasses.

-Supply your own sunglasses.

- Birefringence (6H35.50) link to picture 6h35_50.htm

-Show the stress lines in plastic using polarized light.

-Put one of the plastic shapes in the metal frame.

-Place on the overhead between polaroid sheets and squeeze.

-Rotate one sheet to find the best contrast for seeing the stress lines.

- Birefringence (6H35.53) link to picture 6h35_53.htm

-Place the card with "cellophane art" between crossed polaroids on the overhead.

-Rotating the art will produce stunning color changes.

-The "card" is covered with cellocphane tape.