PURPOSE: To demonstrate circular polarization

DESCRIPTION: A bottle of corn syrup (with the label taken off, of course) is used to show the effects of circular polarization. This is a very colorful and interesting demonstration!

SETUP TIME: Surprisingly, medium

COMPONENT LIST:

Bottle of corn syrup          Bring your own or ask Sarah Paukstis

Light source of choice

Polarizing Film          Located on "Wave" shelf

SUGGESTIONS: Practice with a variety of light sources ahead of time to see which will give the best effect. (Ideally, the syrup would be back-lit and the polarizer would be rotated in front of it.)

REFERENCES: PIRA 6H30.40

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