Projecting Chromatic Aberrations

Authors

David L. Gibbs Jr., Univeristy of North Florida
Phil Ryan, Univeristy of North Florida
Jay S. Huebner, University of North FloridaFollow

Volume

Volume I, 2001

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Jay S. Huebner

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2001

Abstract

The chromatic aberration of lenses is a popular topic in introductory astronomy 1-4 and physics and is readily demonstrated on an optical bench to several students at a time. However, we are not aware of any published descriptions of demonstrations showing chromatic aberration that are useful for large lecture classes. This note describes a simple method of using an overhead projector and an extra lens for displaying chromatic aberrations in large lecture halls so it can be viewed by large audiences.

Comments

Originally published in the American Journal of Physics (September 2000) Volume 68, Issue 9, pp. 869

http://dx.doi.org/10.1119/1.1302906

Suggested Citation

Gibbs, David L. Jr.; Ryan, Phil; and Huebner, Jay S., "Projecting Chromatic Aberrations" (2001). All Volumes (2001-2008). 123.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/ojii_volumes/123