Setup of measuring focal length of a thin lens using auto-collimation
Setup of determining the nodal locations & the focal length of a lens-group
Setup of pseudo-color encoding, theta modulation & color composition
Setup of constructing a microscope
Setup of constructing a telescope
Setup of analyzing polarization status of light beams
Note: stainless steel optical table or breadboard not provided
Features
16 fundamental experiment examples
Cost effective solution
Detailed instructional manual
Easy alignment
Introduction
The LEOK-6 Optics Experiment Kit is an extended version of the LEOK-1, designed to offer more advanced experiments and deeper insights into optical polarization, along with the fundamentals of geometrical optics, physical optics, and information optics. It is a versatile, affordable solution for universities and colleges looking to cover a broad range of optical properties and principles.
This extended model allows students to engage in self-selecting individual components to build experimental setups, providing hands-on experience in the construction of various optical systems. The kit also includes detailed instructional manuals, ensuring comprehensive learning with step-by-step instructions, experimental principles, and required parts. Please click to view some sample pages of the instruction manual.
Using this experiment kit, the following experimental examples can be conducted:
1. Measure the focal length of a thin convex lens using:
a. lens imaging equation
c. the Bessel method (displacement)
2. Measure the focal length of a concave lens
3. Spherical and chromatic aberrations of a convex lens
4. Determine the nodal locations & focal length of a lens-group
5. Determine the magnification of a microscope
6. Determine the magnification of a telescope
7. Young's double-slit interference
8. Interference of a Fresnel's biprism
9. Interference of double mirrors
10. Interference of a Lloyd's mirror
11. Fraunhofer diffraction of a single slit
12. Fraunhofer diffraction of a circular aperture
13. Optical polarization
a. by reflection and Brewster angle
b. by dichroism
c. elliptical polarization
d. circular polarization
14. Optical activity (polarization rotation)
15*. Abbe imaging and optical spatial filtering (model LEOK-6B only)
16*. Pseudo-color encoding, theta modulation, and color composition (model LEOK-6B only)
The LEOK-6 Optics Experiment Kit - Extended Model offers an extensive range of experiments, expanding on the original LEOK-1 Kit by including advanced topics such as optical polarization and information optics. By enabling students to construct optical setups and conduct experiments on fundamental and advanced optical principles, this kit fosters hands-on learning and enhances problem-solving abilities. The LEOK-6 Kit is ideal for university-level physics students looking to deepen their understanding of geometrical optics, physical optics, and optical polarization. This kit is a powerful educational tool, providing a comprehensive approach to optics and image processing in modern physics education.
Parts List |
| Description | Specs/Part# | Qty |
| Optical rail | Aluminum | 1 |
| Adjustable carrier | two-axis trans | 2 |
| Adjustable carrier | one-axis trans | 1 |
| Universal carrier | 2 (LEOK-6A), 3 (LEOK-6B) | |
| Polarizer holder | SZ-51 | 3 |
| Kinematic Mirror Holder | SZ-07 | 1 |
| Lens holder | SZ-08 | 2 (LEOK-6A), 3 (LEOK-6B) |
| Adapter piece | SZ-09A (extension to both ends) | 1 |
| Plate holder A | SZ-12 | 1 |
| White screen | SZ-13 | 1 |
| Object screen | SZ-14 | 1 |
| Single-sided adjustable slit | SZ-27 | 1 |
| Rotary Adjustable Slit | SZ-40 | 1 |
| Lens group holder | SZ-28 | 1 |
| Stand ruler | SZ-33 | 1 |
| Spatial filter set | low/high/band-pass, directional, zero-order | 1 (LEOK-6B only) |
| Optical stop | transmit on- / off-axis light beams (dia. 8 mm) | 1 |
| Fresnel bi-mirror | SZ-31 | 1 |
| Microscope holder | SZ-36 | 1 |
| Biprism holder | SZ-41 | 1 |
| Laser tube holder | SZ-42 | 2 |
| 45° glass holder | SZ-45 | 1 |
| Optical goniometer | SZ-47 | 1 |
| Mounted lenses | f '= 45, 70, 105, 150, 190, 225, 300, -100 mm | 1 each |
| Beam expander | f '= 4.5 mm | 1 |
| Mounted optical filter | red and blue | 1 each |
| Mounted double slit | d=1.15 or 1.35 mm | 1 |
| Mounted biprism | Φ 36 mm | 1 |
| Mounted plane mirror | Φ 36 mm | 1 |
| Mounted polarizer | Φ 20 mm | 2 |
| Mounted λ/4 waveplate | λ= 632.8 nm, quartz | 1 |
| Mounted reticle | 1/10 mm, film | 1 |
| Mounted millimeter ruler | L =30 mm, film | 1 |
| Eyepiece | f '=29 mm, doublet | 1 |
| Black glass sheet | Used as Lloyd's Mirror | 1 |
| Measurement microscope | field 8 mm (dia) | 1 |
| Liquid cell w/holder | L =80 mm | 1 |
| Low-pressure sodium lamp | LLE-2 (20 W) | 1 |
| Bromine Tungsten lamp | LLC-3 (12 V/30 W, varaible) | 1 |
| He-Ne laser | LLL-2 (>2.0 mW@632.8 nm) | 1 |
| Ground glass screen | 1 (LEOK-6B only) | |
| Diffraction pinhole | Φ 0.3 mm | 1 |
| Grating | 20 L/mm | 1 (LEOK-6B only) |
| Character with grid | 1 (LEOK-6B only) | |
| Theta modulation plate | 1 (LEOK-6B only) | |
| 2-D cross grating | 1 (LEOK-6B only) |
Setup of measuring focal length of a thin lens using auto-collimation
Setup of determining the nodal locations & the focal length of a lens-group
Setup of pseudo-color encoding, theta modulation & color composition
Setup of constructing a microscope
Setup of constructing a telescope
Setup of analyzing polarization status of light beams
