Achromatic Prism
Title
Achromatic Prism
Subject
Optics
Description
The three prisms hanging from the brass stand may be folded up in pairs to demonstrate achromatism (no color separation) or constant deviation (no color dependence of the angle of minimum bending of light.) These were made by Lerebours et Secretan of Paris, and are listed at 50 francs in the 1853 catalogue.
Source
Property of the W&L Physics & Engineering Department
Files
Citation
“Achromatic Prism,” Digital Exhibits at Washington and Lee University Library, accessed September 19, 2024, https://omeka.wlu.edu/omekaorigin/items/show/188.