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Supersonic jet with compressed air – with Schlieren Optics

Experiment no.: 3.8.2
Überschallstrahl mit Pressluft – mit Schlierenoptik New since 06/23
The Mach cone of the compressed air becomes visible through the Schlieren Optics.

Caution: Experiment with possible hearing damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
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Images for this experiment
Set-up
Light source, stop and camera
Different stops
Mirror with compressed air nozzle
Schlieren image, stop No. 1
Schlieren image, stop No. 2

Documents for this experiment
Principle of operation