Solving Refraction Optics Puzzle for Color Project

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The discussion focuses on designing a color viewing project that requires specific optical solutions to achieve consistent color perception from various angles. The user, Will, seeks advice on suitable lenses or prisms, emphasizing that the optics do not need to be of high quality since the goal is merely to view colors. Will has experimented with shaping acrylic lenses but has not achieved the desired results. The project constraints necessitate the use of optics at the top, ruling out alternatives like light guides or mirrors.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of optics, specifically lens types and their properties.
  • Familiarity with color theory and how light interacts with different materials.
  • Knowledge of acrylic material properties and its optical characteristics.
  • Experience with optical design principles, particularly in one-dimensional applications.
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  • Research the properties and applications of concave divergent lenses.
  • Explore the use of prisms for color separation and viewing angle optimization.
  • Investigate optical coatings that enhance color perception through acrylic lenses.
  • Learn about the principles of light refraction and how they apply to lens design.
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This discussion is beneficial for optical engineers, hobbyists in optics design, and anyone involved in projects requiring color perception through lenses or prisms.

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I'm building a project that requires to look through a window and see a specific color, however there are different colors either side, and depending on what angle you look through the little window with depends on which color you see. I would like it so that looking from most angles would, in effect be the same as looking on axis to it. It only has to work in one plane not two so only has to be contoured in one direction.

The optics don't have to be great as it's only viewing colors, but just wondering what types of lens/prisims I should look at to accomplish this. If anyone can shed some light I'd be really appreciative, I've been spending huge amounts of time shaping my own lenses out of acrylic and then finding they don't work. I don't have a good grasp on light and imaging so thought I'd put it out there to the experts.

The design of it means that it has to be done with optics at the top and can't be done with lightguides from the bottom, mirrors etc.

Many thanks
 
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