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 1. List steps for setup then procedure.
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Place thin section between crossed polarizers of polariscope.
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'''Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:''' Rotate one polarizer (or look at thin section from different vantage point)
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 * Observe the changes of the colors, which are frequently quite beautiful.
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Table of Optics Demonstration

List of Optics Equipment & Supplies

Lecture Demonstrations

Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section, 6H35.54

Topic and Concept:

Location:

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Abstract:

Three examples of rock-forming minerals in thin-section were kindly donated to UW Physics Lecture/Demonstration by the UW Geology Department.

Preparation and examination of thin sections is a topic in optical mineralogy, and is typically covered in the undergraduate geology major's coursework.

The thin sections are approximately 30 microns thick, and mounted on glass slides so they can be handled.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Thin sections

OP, Bay B5, Shelf #2

polariscope

OP, Bay B5, Shelf #2

Setup and Procedure:

Place thin section between crossed polarizers of polariscope.

Rotate one polarizer (or look at thin section from different vantage point)

Observe the changes of the colors, which are frequently quite beautiful.

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

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Videos:

References:

  • List any references

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