Optics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalog of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
CENCO® Electrodeless Spectrum Tube Power Supply
This safe spectrum power supply features encased spectrum tubes.
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Essential Physics Demo: Large Refraction Block
The exciting demonstrations connect students to core physics and physical science concepts.
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Wards® QA Spectroscope
This semi-quantitative spectroscope is a simple and economical alternative to expensive equipment.
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Spectrum Tube Power Supply
Every classroom that wants to investigate spectroscopy needs a good-quality spectrum tube and power supply.
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Science Olympiad© 2025-2026 Photogate Kit
Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by Science Olympiad!
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United Scientific Laser Line Generator
Project a straight line for mirrors and lenses.
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Large Magnetic Demonstration Prism Set
Teach a wide variety of optical principles with this set of seven lenses and prisms
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Project STAR Spectrometer
View Spectra with an Accuracy of ±1 Nanometer
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Young's Double Slit Apparatus
Large scale model of Young's double slit experiment.
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Fiber Optic Element
3' Fiber optic element, easily demonstrates the bending of light through the fiber optic wire. An inexpensive way to introduce students to fiber optics specifically the use of fiber optics for visual applications.
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Glass Lenses
Provide a convenient way to illustrate the properties of lenses to students.
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American Scientific Unmounted Spherical Bi-Concave Lens
Used for reducing the image size or spreading light out.