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Project: Light and Optics: Building the impossible kaleidoscope
In this section we will build a toy called the Polariscope. As you can see from the above photograph, the Polariscope makes patterns of beautiful colors, somewhat like a kaleidoscope, but by an entirely different mechanism. Learn more in this lesson project by Sci-toys. https://sci-toys.com/scitoys/scitoys/light/polariscope.html
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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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Project: Polariscope
Make your own polariscope from polarizing film and old 3D glasses in this project from Industructables. https://www.instructables.com/id/Polariscope/
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BioSTEAM: Make an Interactive Polarized Light Visualizer!
Pollinator eyes are specialized to see wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum that we can’t see like ultra violet light that helps them navigate to nectar rich flowers or even prey. Pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats can also see qualities of light that we can’t see with our eyes alone like the light polarization that…
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Video: Show Me Some Science! Polarization of the Sky
Bees are capable of remarkable feats of orientation and navigation; they have a very strong sense of direction. Find out more in this easy experiment.
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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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Student Example: Kaleidoscope
The kaleidoscope consists of two polarized filters on top of each other. By rotating the filters the colors and composition changes because of the polarization. See this student’s example. https://www.behance.net/gallery/14306539/Kaleidoscope
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Video: How To Make Polarized Art With Household Items
Easy instructional video on how to make a polarized light mosaic out of everyday items. Great project to do at home or for students learning about light polarization.
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Project: Polariscope
This is a quick ‘n dirty way of building a cheap polariscope. https://www.instructables.com/id/Polariscope/
