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Laser Pointer and the Tyndall Effect

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Eugene Thomas

California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0210

J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (5), p 470

DOI: 10.1021/ed073p470

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 1996

Abstract

Laser pointers provide a convenient way to demonstrate the Tyndall effect to beginning students. Since my class is at 8:00 a.m. I like to use coffee and milky water parts as part of the demonstration.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Subject):

Lasers

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