Prism Course
The Prism Course equips physics experts with practical abilities in prism dispersion, measuring refractive index, and optical setup design. It connects geometrical and wave optics principles to reliable laboratory techniques, data evaluation, and practical uses in spectrometers, fostering skills for professional accuracy and innovation in optical experiments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a targeted, practical guide to mastering measurements of refraction and dispersion. Participants learn to create accurate data tables, use Snell’s law and minimum deviation techniques, convert beam positions into angles, and handle uncertainty propagation. It also explores glass characteristics, models dependent on wavelength, secure laboratory procedures, calibration methods, and effective reporting to ensure experimental outcomes are precise, dependable, and suitable for publication.
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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 method, and error analysis.
- Examine dispersion data by comparing it to Sellmeier or Cauchy models including uncertainties.
- Calibrate and align optical systems to reduce systematic errors for accurate outcomes.
- Interpret prism spectra, select between prisms and gratings, and describe chromatic effects.
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