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Video: Art With Polarization
In this project we will make beautiful pieces of art that can change their colour when you move them. We do this by using the phenomenon called polarisation – this is a property that light waves exhibit. So, in the end, you will not only use your creativity but also learn something about the physics…
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Video: DOLPi -Low Cost RasPi Based Polarization Cameras
Hack-A-Day 2015 Prize Finalist Video for the DOLPi Polarimetric cameras. This video investigates the science of polarization and a new application to solve real world problems such as visualizing land mines, pollution and more. The Full Paper Below is a great resource on a biomachine inspired by nature to solve real world problems: DOLPi –…
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Video: Bell’s Theorem: The Quantum Venn Diagram Paradox
This video is about Bell’s Theorem, one of the most fascinating results in 20th century physics. Learn more about polarization and quantum mechanics in this video by Minute Physics.
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Lesson: Polarization
You may not be aware of it, but polarized light is all around you. Generally speaking, the human visual system is not particularly adept at perceiving polarized light. While some animals, bees in particular, are quite sensitive to polarized light, humans usually find it difficult to detect it with the unaided eye. Find out more…
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Science Snack: Rotating Light
White light is made up of all the colors in the rainbow. When polarized white light passes through a sugar solution, each color’s direction of polarization is changed by a different amount. The colors change as the depth of the solution changes or as the polarizing filter is rotated. Try it yourself in this activity…
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Project: Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast Days
Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast DaysVikings may have navigated using a sunstone. Find out more about the science and how to make your own in this Make:Project from Make Magazine. https://makezine.com/projects/locate-sun-on-overcast-days/
