Simulation of red light hitting a rotating prism showing refraction. The light striking the prism is refracted and sometimes reflected in this simulation. Different wavelengths are refracted by different amounts as seen in the related Dispersion Animation.

Labelled diagram of red light hitting a rotating prism showing refraction
above: Labelled diagram of red light hitting a rotating prism showing refraction


created using the brilliant Cheetah3D software.




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