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.
Applied Filters
3B Scientific® Microwave Set 10.5 Ghz
Equipment set for conducting wave optics experiments involving wavelengths in the cm range.
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Screen Set
Fine heavy-duty Bristol board screens that fit into our screen support on your meter-stick optical bench.
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Light Box and Optical Set
This kit is very useful for reflection, refraction, and color mixing experiments.
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Pocket Fresnel Lens
An inexpensive fresnel lens measuring 47×67×1 mm thick with a viewing area of 79×42 mm.
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Diaphragm with 4 Double Slits of Different Spacings
Photographic diffraction objects in a slide frame.
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Diaphragm with 3 Double Slits of Different Widths
Photographic diffraction objects in a slide frame.
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Light Source
A handy addition to your optical bench, this light source features a 7.5 watt incandescent lamp plus a cord and plug for connection to 110 VAC power source.
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Set of 5 Single Slits
Five single slits of different widths in a slide frame.
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Optical Prisms
Right angle and equilateral prisms are available in a variety of forms.
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Color Filter, Plastic
Spare color filter set to be used with Light Box and Optical Set.
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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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Ray Box, 3 Openings
This ray box is ideal for optical demonstrations in the classroom.

