Higher Physics Lab Light & Optics

FARADAY EFFECT SK058/SK058A & SK063

 

Exp-1 Observing the rotation of the polarization plane when polarized monochromatic light passes through flint glass under influence of a magnetic field.
Exp-2 Determining Verdet's constant from the relation between rotation angle and magnetic flux.
Exp-3 Verification of the relationship between Verdet's constant and wavelength.

Exp- 1 & 2 Only with SK058/SK058A. Exp- 1, 2 & 3 with SK063.

  • Experimental setup with he-ne laser as well as halogen light source.
  • All electrical connections are made using safety sockets.
  • Compact electromagent
  • Digital Gauss Meter.
  • Opto-Magneto effect
  • Birefringent
  • Flint Glass
  • Polarization of light
  • Verdet’s constant
  • Electromagnetism.

Principle and Working :
If a transparent isotropic material is placed in a strong magnetic field and linearly polarized light is transmitted in the direction of the magnetic field, the plane of polarization of linearly polarized light rotates by an angle. In the present setup the optical activity of flint glass is investigated in a magnetic field. The angle of rotation of plane polarized light is proportional to the length (L) and magnetic field (B).
Ư=V.L.B
Where, V-Verdet’s constant
The magnetic field is measured using Gauss meter with axial probe.

Contents:

Cat No. Item Name SK058 SK058A SK063
C5985 Flint glass 1 1 1
SV261 Electromagnet unit 1 1 1
SL801 Polariser / Analyser 2 2 2
SO016 Translucent screen 1 1 1
SL214 Optical bench, 1 m 1 1 1
SE080 Power supply for halogen lamp     1
SL754 Convex lens in holder f=+100mm     1
SL756 Convex lens in holder f=+200mm     1
CK321 Power supply for electromagnet 1 1 1
SLA11 Digital gauss meter with hall probe 1 1 1
SL896 Stand rod, 25 cm 1 1 1
SW092 Boss-head square 1 1 1
SN201 Plug lead 100 cm, Black 2 2 2
SN204 Plug lead 100 cm, Red 1 1 1
SN206 Plug lead 50 cm, Yellow 1 1 1
SL436 Transverse saddle 2 2 2
R3891 He-Ne laser 1    
R8097 Diode laser   1  
SG100 Stand base 1 1 1
SW840 Halogen lamp in housing     1
SLA65 Set of six filter     1
SN207 Plug lead 100cm, yellow     2

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