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Visualisation of density with Schlieren Optics

Experiment no.: 9.2.2
Visualisierung von Dichte mit Schlierenoptik New since 06/23
With Schlieren Optics it can be shown that helium has a lower density and CO2 a higher density than the surrounding air.
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Images for this experiment
Set-up
Light source, stop and camera
Different stops
Mirrors with air, He, CO2 tanks
Schlieren image with He from above
Schlieren image with He from below
Schlieren image with CO2 from below
Schlieren image with CO2 from above, stop No. 1
Schlieren image with CO2 from above, stop No. 2

Documents for this experiment
Principle of operation