I was wondering if it is at all possible to do this for a science project.
2006-11-15 02:01:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The simplest cheapest way to split a laser is with a plate of glass. Shine a laser through it and some with reflect, and some will transmit. Usually most transmits, but you can control the percentage that reflects by rotating the plate until the angle between the laser and the plate is very small. You can get a 50-50 split that way.
2006-11-17 06:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a beam splitter indeed. Even small 5mW lasers, if you work out the intensity of the beam in that tiny spot, it's brighter than looking straight at the summer sun. To be safe, wear goggles made to block that particular color of laser. Look for beam splitters on eBay or ask your teacher if he/she knows a company that sells inexpensive optics supplies for students.
2006-11-15 03:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using a mirror. it reflects itself and doing so, splits the beam apart. it is really cool , but it is dangerous. Good Luck.
2006-11-15 02:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to do that in a science project.
2006-11-15 02:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a wedge shaped mirror
2006-11-15 02:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a beamsplitter
2006-11-15 03:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by Juan D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋