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Polarized and unpolarizedlight

This set and 70+ others are included in the MEL Science subscription. Subscribe to MEL Science to get a new science set every month.

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"The fact that it is very interactive, and encourages abstract thought and the discipline of method and observation. It is also A LOT OF FUN! Even for the parent. My kids want to go into scientific fields as a result!"

What is plane polarizedlightin Chemistry

Infrared (IR) cut-off filters are used with color CCD or CMOS imagers to produce accurate color images.  An IR cut-off filter blocks the transmission of the infrared while passing the visible.  This can be done with two optical techniques: absorption or reflection.  Absorptive filters are made with special optical glass that absorbs near infrared radiation.  Reflection type filters are short-pass interference filters that reflect infrared light with high efficiency.

Circularly polarizedlight

We offer two types of absorptive filters: IRC20 and IRC21 and two types of reflective IR filters: IRC30 and IRC40 which is a new type of reflective filter suitable for day/night security cameras.  It allows both visible and infrared LED light to pass through.  The absorptive filters are recommended for CCD imagers while the reflective CMOS imagers.  Our standard off-the-shelf filters are listed blow. If you need a custom filter, please contact our support.

Light boasts many fascinating features, and polarization is one of them! Explore light’s secrets and use it to create stunning works of art with the “Polarized Light” set by MEL Science! Exploit the potential of polarization to reveal that transparent plastics are much more complex than they appear!

"Experiments are well laid out with enough material to do the experiments again if you like. They’re a fun way to introduce kids to science and it will do them well when they start science at school."