Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Gibson S123 & Physics 218, (434) 924-0538
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video - Emission SpectraPurpose:To observe the different spectra of ionized gases such as H2, He, Ne, Hg using a diffraction grating. Light with longer wavelength (red) diffracts at a larger angle, light with shorter wavelength (blue) diffracts at a smaller angle.Procedure:REFERENCE: Spectrum Tube Description from ETP Inc.  Pass out gratings to students (or use video camera with grating taped to front lens) and have them observe the different line spectra of the gases while turning on the tubes for only 30 seconds at a time. The tubes are easily changed and the spectra are quite beautiful. The gratings can also be rotated to show some recombination of the separated colors. The gases available are:
Hints:INCANDESCENT - a vertical light bulb can be used to show the students all the colors in white light PRISM - uses refraction to spread light, red disperses less than blue - this is opposite what you see with a diffraction grating DIFFRACTION - grating uses diffraction to spread light, light with longer wavelength (red) diffracts at a larger angle, light with shorter wavelength (blue) diffracts at a smaller angle Turn the lamps on for only 30 seconds at a time. Turn off for 30 seconds to allow tube to cool before turning on again. This is to avoid the tubes from getting too hot and accelerating its degradation. Equipment:
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