Prism Course
The Prism Dispersion Mastery Course equips physics learners with essential hands-on skills in prism experiments, refractive index calculations, dispersion analysis using Sellmeier and Cauchy models, optical alignment, and spectral interpretation, bridging theory with precise lab practices for real-world optics applications.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering prism refraction and dispersion techniques. You'll design data tables, use Snell's law and minimum deviation, convert positions to angles, handle uncertainties, explore glass properties, model wavelength effects, ensure lab safety, calibrate setups, and report results for reliable, publication-quality experiments.
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Develop skills
- Design prism dispersion experiments by planning geometry, angles, and spectral colours.
- Calculate refractive index n(λ) using Snell's law, minimum deviation, and error propagation.
- Analyse dispersion data against Sellmeier and Cauchy models including uncertainties.
- Calibrate and align optical systems to reduce errors for accurate measurements.
- Interpret prism spectra, comparing prisms to gratings and chromatic phenomena.
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