Recent content by kylie22

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    Optical Spherical glass vs parabolic acrylic

    Hello, I am trying to buy the parts to perform a Schlieren experiment (see an example here: https://bit.ly/2mwbzkl) It is suggested to use a Spherical Primary Telescope Mirror (glass), however when i look into getting larger than 160 mm versions, they start to get extremely expensive. So...
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    Simulating scintillation (twinkling)

    Ahh this is great. Exactly what I need, thanks.
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    Simulating scintillation (twinkling)

    hi all, i would like to set up a small lab experiment to try to create visible "terrestrial scintillation", whereby one can see fluctuations in air density (turbulent air), like the rear of the jet in this image: i have sketched a small setup before i begin; the test will send a projected...