Prism Course
The Prism Dispersion Mastery Course equips physics professionals with essential hands-on abilities in prism dispersion analysis, refractive index determination, and optical setup design. It connects geometrical optics principles with wave optics, emphasising precise laboratory procedures, thorough data evaluation, and practical uses in spectrometers and beyond, ensuring dependable experimental outcomes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering prism refraction and dispersion techniques. Participants learn to create accurate data tables, use Snell’s law and minimum deviation approaches, convert beam positions into angles, and handle uncertainty propagation. It also explores glass material properties, models varying by wavelength, safe laboratory practices, calibration methods, and effective reporting for reliable, publication-quality results.
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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.
- Evaluate dispersion data against Sellmeier and Cauchy models, including uncertainty assessments.
- Calibrate and align optical systems to reduce systematic errors for accurate measurements.
- Interpret prism spectra, select between prisms and gratings, and describe chromatic phenomena.
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