Compact Ripple Strobe Tank

This apparatus uses modern technology to completely update the Ripple Tank concept to provide a compact and elegant method of showing the wave phenomena of diffraction, refraction, reflection and interference with none of the usual problems.

The "tank" measures just 10cm square and is supported on a base unit which provides the wave generator and lighting. Images of the water-waves produced are projected upwards on to a frosted screen which is viewed from above.

The white light source can be switched between constant illumination and strobe to give either moving or frozen images on the screen. In the strobe mode the light source is synchronised to the wave generator so that perfectly static patterns are displayed. The wave frequency can be varied giving wavelengths in the tank ranging from several cm to a few mm.

For a larger demonstration of the ripple effects produced by this tank, use in conjunction with the high resolution ProScope HR2 camera. Live video can be projected onto your interactive whiteboard, video can be saved for another class or still images can be captured to be used in coursework.

Order Code PH103248

Price £ ex VAT.  

Dippers and Tank Plates

A full set of 5 acrylic shapes for refraction, three aluminium plates for reflection etc and three dippers for plane and circular wave generation.

NOTE: These items are included with the Compact Ripple Strobe Tank.

Order Code PH103264

Price £ ex VAT.