Prism Course
The Prism Dispersion Mastery Course equips physics professionals with essential hands-on expertise in prism experiments, refractive index calculations, dispersion analysis using Sellmeier and Cauchy models, optical alignment, calibration, and spectral interpretation. It bridges geometrical and wave optics for precise lab work, error management, and practical spectrometer use in real-world settings.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering prism refraction and dispersion techniques. Participants learn to create accurate data tables, use Snell's law and minimum deviation, convert positions to angles, handle uncertainties, explore glass properties, apply wavelength models, ensure lab safety, calibrate equipment, and report findings for reliable, publishable results.
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Develop skills
- Design prism dispersion experiments covering 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 systematic errors for accurate outcomes.
- Interpret prism spectra, comparing prisms to gratings and explaining chromatic dispersion.
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