Prism Course
The Prism Dispersion Mastery Course equips physics professionals with essential hands-on skills in prism experiments, refractive index calculations, dispersion analysis using Sellmeier and Cauchy models, optical alignment, and spectral interpretation. It bridges geometrical optics, wave theory, and practical lab applications for precise measurements in spectrometers and beyond, ensuring accurate data handling and error management.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering prism refraction and dispersion techniques. Participants will 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 outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Design prism dispersion experiments by planning geometry, angles, and spectral lines.
- Calculate refractive index n(λ) using Snell's law, minimum deviation, and uncertainty propagation.
- Analyze dispersion data against Sellmeier and Cauchy models including error assessment.
- Calibrate optical setups and align prisms to reduce systematic errors effectively.
- Interpret prism spectra, compare with gratings, and explain chromatic dispersion phenomena.
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