Last semester, in Waves and Optics, we discussed Rayleigh scattering. I described some simple examples, including the famous blue sky, and orange sunset. Earlier in the semester, I had coincidentally noticed that Squirt soda in a clear glass tends to be a little blue in hue, and not surprisingly, looks orange if held in front [...]
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Squirt Sunset
Posted in experiments, optics, physics, teaching, try this at home on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
