Faraday Effect: Calculating Vedet Constants

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The forum discussion centers on an experiment calculating the Verdet constant using a Schott SF-59 glass rod, which yielded a value of approximately 23 radians/mT*m. The setup included a solenoid with 1400 turns of copper wire powered by a 3 amp supply, generating a magnetic field of about 11.1 mT/A. Participants are encouraged to share experiences or results from similar experiments with other substances, particularly liquids with known Verdet constants.

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  • Understanding of the Faraday Effect in optics
  • Familiarity with Verdet constants and their significance
  • Experience with experimental physics setups, particularly involving solenoids
  • Knowledge of photodetector functionality and data acquisition
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  • Research the Verdet constant for various liquids, such as water or glycerin
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  • Investigate the use of alternative materials for measuring Verdet constants
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Physicists, optical engineers, and students conducting experiments related to magneto-optics and the Faraday Effect will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi guys, so we currently ran an experiment where we calculated the verdet constant when laser light passed through a glass rod then through an analyzer to a photodetector.
The experiment worked great for us but I wanted to know if anyone has ever calculated the verdet constant for any other substances.

To be more specific, we used equipment bought from TeachSpin,
we used a solenoid with about 1400 turns of copper wires with a power supply hooked up to it at 3 amps to apply a magnetic field of about 11.l(mT/A)I, where I is the current, 3 amps in out case.
The glass rod was specifically called Schott SF-59, and had a verdet constant of about 23 radians/mT*m

has anyone ran the experiment with perhaps a liquid with a known verdet constant? Or any other easy to get substance?
Thanks guys.
 
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