プリズム分散計算機

プリズムが白色光を虹のスペクトラムに分離する方法を探索。偏差と角分散を計算

Prism Dispersion Visualization

White light enters the prism and separates into its spectrum colors (ROYGBIV). Violet light deviates the most.

Angle of the prism (typically 60° for equilateral)

λ ≈ 650 nm (typical glass: 1.513)

λ ≈ 400 nm (typical glass: 1.532)

Dispersion: The separation of white light into its component colors due to wavelength-dependent refraction.

結果

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Theory & Formula

Dispersion is the phenomenon where white light separates into its component colors when passing through a prism.

Why Dispersion Occurs:

  • Wavelength Dependence: Refractive index varies with wavelength
  • Violet Light: Shorter wavelength (≈400nm), higher n, bends more
  • Red Light: Longer wavelength (≈650nm), lower n, bends less
  • ROYGBIV: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

Deviation Through Prism:

  • \(\delta = i_1 + e_2 - A\) (where \(e_2\) is emergence angle)
  • Minimum deviation occurs when ray passes symmetrically
  • At minimum deviation: \(i_1 = e_2\) and \(r_1 = r_2 = A/2\)
  • \(\delta_{\text{min}} = 2i_1 - A\), and \(n = \frac{\sin[(A + \delta_{\text{min}})/2]}{\sin(A/2)}\)

Angular Dispersion:

  • \(\Delta\delta = \delta_{\text{violet}} - \delta_{\text{red}}\)
  • Depends on \((n_v - n_r)\) called dispersive power
  • Flint glass has higher dispersion than crown glass
  • Used in spectroscopy to analyze light composition

Applications:

  • Rainbows (water droplets)
  • Spectroscopy and spectrum analysis
  • Optical instruments (spectrometers)
  • Understanding atomic emission/absorption
\(\delta = i_1 + e_2 - A\)

Worked Examples

Crown Glass Prism

\(A=60°, n_{\text{red}}=1.513, n_{\text{violet}}=1.532\), dispersion ≈ 2-3°

Flint Glass Prism

Higher dispersion, \(n_{\text{violet}}-n_{\text{red}} \approx 0.03\), creates wider spectrum

Rainbow Formation

Water droplets act as prisms, dispersing sunlight

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