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.
Vernier® Optics Expansion Kit
Add the Vernier Optics Expansion Kit to your Vernier Dynamics System to conduct optics experiments, such as image formation with lenses and light intensity vs. distance. You can even use the kit to build a basic telescope.
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Optics Bench Kit
Study optics with this complete kit while learning about light, refraction, reflection, convex and concave lenses, and focal length.
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Demonstration Diffraction Grating
This quality card slide lets you demonstrate and compare the properties of light waves.
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Economy Light Source for Optical Bench
Add a regular bulb as your light source for optical benches.
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Refraction Blocks
Rectangular blocks in a variety of sizes and are designed for use as an index of refraction plate.
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Optical Voice Link Kit
The Optical Voice Link Kit is the ideal introduction for those students first learning about the marvels, mysteries and science of light transmission through optical fiber.
Students will be fascinated by hearing their own voices, after it has been converted into light and then coupled into, through and out of an optical fiber. This kit is suitable for science projects, home projects, short audio fiber optic curriculums for schools, and inexpensive classroom demonstrations.
No prior fiber optics experience, special tools or training are needed for students to be able to build, use and enjoy the multiple applications of this kit.
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Glass Prism and Lens Set with Storage Case
High Quality, Scratch Resistant Set
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Visual Scientifics Diffraction
Use this apparatus to make your own spectroscope! A simple, yet effective device to explore the wave/particle duality of light.
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Vernier® Diffraction Apparatus
Map light intensity vs. position for various slit geometries.




