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Convection with Schlieren Optics

Experiment no.: 8.6.7
Konvektion mit Schlierenoptik New since 06/23
Schlieren Optics are used to visualise the airstreams that can be generated by various heat sources.
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Images for this experiment
Set-up
Light source, stop and camera
Different stops
Mirror with different heat sources
Schlieren image with ethanol vapour
Schlieren image with water boiler (kettle)
Schlieren image with match, stop No. 1
Schlieren image with match, stop No. 2
Schlieren image with match, stop No. 3
Schlieren image with hot air dryer

Documents for this experiment
Principle of operation