- 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.
- Baník I., Baník R.: Three Tricks from Optics, Fair 6, Olomouc 2001
Three interesting optics experiments. A determination of index of refraction of water relative to air by a one-line method. A construction of a mirror from a Tic-Tac box and a wooden board. Making of concave lens from a rotating glass of water.
- Baník I., Chovancová M.: A Bit of Optics at Home, Fair 10, Praha 2005
Some of simple experiments from geometric optics conducted with commonly available equipment.
- Berej W., Budziński M.: Simple experiments with the rainbow, Fair 20, Praha 2015
The paper deals with the creation and properties of a rainbow.
- Bochníček Z., Strumienský J.: Experiments with ultraviolet and infrared light, Fair 13, Plzeň 2008
The paper describes experiments with UV and infrared radiation. You will learn about luminescence, change of the light colour by reflection, separation of infrared radiation from visible light etc.
- 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.
- Degro J.: Experimenting with a luxmeter and exploring illuminance, Fair 12, Praha 2007
This contribution represents experiments and project with a photometer and illumination, which can be conducted with high-school students or elementary-school students.
- Hubeňák J.: Modern Photometry – Using a Phototransistor And a Multimeter, Fair 8, České Budějovice 2003
A guide on how to make a simple probe for measuring light intensity using a phototransistor. Procedure for measuring the angular dependence of light bulb and LED light intensity (the outcomes are plotted in polar graphs) and a calculation of a quantum efficiency of LED. Making of a polarizing filter from a mobile phone display, a measurement of light bulb and LED light polarization.
- Hubeňák J.: Superbright LED, Fair 11, Olomouc 2006
In this contribution you learn more about LED and the opportunities in experimenting and research.
- Chiaverina C.: Exploring Sound and Light, Fair 15, Praha 2010
This contribution describes five simple experiments which are based on the persistence of vision. Next, a simple phonograph pickup made from a needle and paper, sound transmission via light and other experiments are decsribed.
- Jandus J.: LEGO LIGO, Fair 25, Praha 2020
Those familiar with a term interferometer tend to imagine a complex and very precise apparatus that creates peculiar light patterns. The paper tries to show not only how interferometer itself works but also how to make it yourself be it at home or at school.
- Kaštilová D.: Physics In A Box, Fair 6, Olomouc 2001
A guide on how to construct four black boxes which contain optical components.
- Pavlin J.: Liquid Crystals in the Classroom, Fair 19, Cheb 2014
Liquid crystal displays are a context for exploring many different physics phenomena. In the contribution few experiments related to liquid crystal displays are presented. The focus is on liquid crystals, its role in liquid crystal displays and on
experiments that illustrate the key liquid crystals properties.
- Pazdera V.: A Few Interesting Ideas VII , Fair 21, Brno 2016
The paper presents two ideas for the production of simple tools. Moreover, simple ideas for experiments with these tools are also presented.
- Piskač V.: Ice – The Physicist’s friend, Fair 10, Praha 2005
A description of some water and ice anomalies and interesting demonstrative experiments – the change in volume during melting and freezing, relegation of ice, progression of freezing of water in a container, and polarization properties of ice.
- Polák Z.: Experiments with infrared radiation – suggestions, Fair 15, Praha 2010
This contribution is meant for teachers who are looking for ideas for student individual research work. It shows that simple or easily available tools can help one to study the properties of objects that we cannot perceive by senses.
- Prokop M., Daněk J.: UV Protection, Fair 22, Olomouc 2017
Do expensive glasses with UV filters protect us more than cheap ones? And what about suntan lotions? The paper presents the results of two years of experimentation.
- Trzebuniak A.: Experimental Set with Many Questions II, Fair 10, Praha 2005
Four experiments from geometric optics; students are supposed to estimate sometimes even an unexpected result.
- Trzebuniak A.: Multiple Question Experimental Set-Ups, Fair 7, Praha 2002
Two kits for student experimental work completed with problematic questions with surprising answers. The first deals with the properties of polarized light, the second with the action of force between two bodies.