Optical Bench with Accessory Kit

Optical Bench with Accessory Kit

GP00052727

Product code: GP00052727

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This fully comprehensive optical bench with accessories is relevant to an entire year of optics coursework.  This 40 piece set includes an easy to assemble extruded aluminium optical bench (0.5M) with a full range of accessories, all neatly contained in a Gratnells tray with foam inserts for easy storage.

  • PDF of comprehensive 80-page activity manual is available

Some of the topics covered by this kit include:

  • Reflection
  • Diffraction
  • Refraction (including Snell's Law)
  • Dispersion of Light
  • Colours in a Prism
  • Study of Mirrors and Lenses (including Ray Diagrams and finding the focal length of an unknown lens)
  • Functions of the Eye and Vision Correction
  • The workings of a Movie Projector

Parts include:

  • 1 x Optical Bench
  • 2 x Optical Bench Feet
  • 5 x Sliding Optics Component Holders
  • 1 x Green Filter
  • 1 x Red Filter
  • 1 x Pin Hole Filter
  • 1 x City Picture
  • 1 x Large Pin Hole Filter
  • 1 x Lab with Stand
  • 1 x Adjustable Lens
  • 1 x 9cm Square plane mirror
  • 1 x 9cm square clear plastic plate
  • 1 x Circular Table with Protractor
  • 1 x Rectangle Reflecting Block
  • 1 x Semicircle reflecting block
  • 1 x Right Triangle reflecting block
  • 1 x Concave Lens
  • 1 x Convex Lens
  • 1 x 25mm Equilateral prism
  • 1 x Black Square Stand
  • 1 x Votive Candle
  • 1 x Clip Plane Holder
  • 1 x Single Slit Slide
  • 1 x 5 Slit Slide
  • 1 x Adjustable about concave mirror
  • 1 x Adjustable Convex Mirror
  • 1 x Semi-circular dish
  • 1 x Wire Screen
  • 1 x Mounted Convex Lens
  • 1 x Mounted Concave Lens
  • 1x Flat Condenser
  • 2 x Slide Holder

Please note: A Power Supply for the lamp is not included. 

A comprehensive and versatile Optics Bench with accessories to aid in the teaching of the following:

  • Angle of Reflection Using a Plane Mirror

  • Refraction of Different Shaped Prisms

  • Refraction (Snell's Law) and Index of Refraction

  • Dispersion of Light (Rainbows & Infrared)
  • Blocking Colours in a Prism Using Filters

  • Study of Concave and Convex Mirrors

  • Study of Convex and Concave Lenses (Ray Diagrams)
  • Finding the Focal Point of an Unknown Lens

  • How the Eye Works

  • How Glasses Work in Farsighted and Nearsighted Vision

  • How a Movie Projector Works

  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Refraction/Reflection, Diffraction, Mixing Colours,
  • A-Level Physics: Medical Physics - The Eye 
  • A  12V DC Power Supply is also required to power the lamp.  Our Unilab Bench Power Supply Unit or similar is suitable for this purpose.

Further Information

Age Recommended from
8 Years
Age Recommended to
18 Years
Age Suitable from
8 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Number of Pieces
40
Optical Bench Length
0.5M
Optical Bench Material
Extruded Aluminium
Optical Bracket Material
Durable ABS Plastic
Product Type
Optical Bench
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This fully comprehensive optical bench with accessories is relevant to an entire year of optics coursework.  This 40 piece set includes an easy to assemble extruded aluminium optical bench (0.5M) with a full range of accessories, all neatly contained in a Gratnells tray with foam inserts for easy storage.

  • PDF of comprehensive 80-page activity manual is available

Some of the topics covered by this kit include:

  • Reflection
  • Diffraction
  • Refraction (including Snell's Law)
  • Dispersion of Light
  • Colours in a Prism
  • Study of Mirrors and Lenses (including Ray Diagrams and finding the focal length of an unknown lens)
  • Functions of the Eye and Vision Correction
  • The workings of a Movie Projector

Parts include:

  • 1 x Optical Bench
  • 2 x Optical Bench Feet
  • 5 x Sliding Optics Component Holders
  • 1 x Green Filter
  • 1 x Red Filter
  • 1 x Pin Hole Filter
  • 1 x City Picture
  • 1 x Large Pin Hole Filter
  • 1 x Lab with Stand
  • 1 x Adjustable Lens
  • 1 x 9cm Square plane mirror
  • 1 x 9cm square clear plastic plate
  • 1 x Circular Table with Protractor
  • 1 x Rectangle Reflecting Block
  • 1 x Semicircle reflecting block
  • 1 x Right Triangle reflecting block
  • 1 x Concave Lens
  • 1 x Convex Lens
  • 1 x 25mm Equilateral prism
  • 1 x Black Square Stand
  • 1 x Votive Candle
  • 1 x Clip Plane Holder
  • 1 x Single Slit Slide
  • 1 x 5 Slit Slide
  • 1 x Adjustable about concave mirror
  • 1 x Adjustable Convex Mirror
  • 1 x Semi-circular dish
  • 1 x Wire Screen
  • 1 x Mounted Convex Lens
  • 1 x Mounted Concave Lens
  • 1x Flat Condenser
  • 2 x Slide Holder

Please note: A Power Supply for the lamp is not included. 

A comprehensive and versatile Optics Bench with accessories to aid in the teaching of the following:

  • Angle of Reflection Using a Plane Mirror

  • Refraction of Different Shaped Prisms

  • Refraction (Snell's Law) and Index of Refraction

  • Dispersion of Light (Rainbows & Infrared)
  • Blocking Colours in a Prism Using Filters

  • Study of Concave and Convex Mirrors

  • Study of Convex and Concave Lenses (Ray Diagrams)
  • Finding the Focal Point of an Unknown Lens

  • How the Eye Works

  • How Glasses Work in Farsighted and Nearsighted Vision

  • How a Movie Projector Works

  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Refraction/Reflection, Diffraction, Mixing Colours,
  • A-Level Physics: Medical Physics - The Eye 
  • A  12V DC Power Supply is also required to power the lamp.  Our Unilab Bench Power Supply Unit or similar is suitable for this purpose.

Further Information

Age Recommended from
8 Years
Age Recommended to
18 Years
Age Suitable from
8 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Number of Pieces
40
Optical Bench Length
0.5M
Optical Bench Material
Extruded Aluminium
Optical Bracket Material
Durable ABS Plastic
Product Type
Optical Bench

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