Total reflection with laser

Experiment no.: 5.9.8
Totalreflexion mit Laser Revised since 11/25
A laser beam is totally reflected on a 45° prism. If a second 45° prism is placed next to the first prism and the distance between them varied, photon tunnelling can be demonstrated.

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Experiment from the front
Experiment from the back
Refraction and total reflection
Total reflection
Coupling out with a second prism
Side view
Prisms from above

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Total reflection