- Baník I.: Two experiments with a CD diffraction grating, Fair 11, Olomouc 2006
In this contribution there are described two simple experiments with a CD whose recording surface represents a rather good-quality diffraction optical grating.
- Baník I.: Wavelength of Light in Water - Easy Measurement Using a CD, Fair 5, Praha 2000
A short theoretical introduction to measurement of the wavelength of light using the reflection of light on an optical grating. A guide on how to measure the wavelength of light in water using the reflection on a CD.
- Brockmeyerová J., Drozd Z.: High-tech at Arm’s Reach, Fair 6, Olomouc 2001
Several proposals on how to use modern technical devices and equipment common in households when teaching physics. A measurement of strength of Velcro. Examination of the infrared radiation emitted by the remote control. Comparison of illumination by a compact fluorescent light and a common light bulb using a photometer. Measurement of a lattice constant of a CD, application of a CD as a spectrometer. A principle of phototropic glass, analysis of its reaction to illumination by different sources.
- Polák Z.: CD Experiments, Fair 8, České Budějovice 2003
Measuring of mechanical and other properties of a CD, simple experiments with a CD (13 guides in total). A description of some parts of a CD-ROM and eight related experiments.