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Dispersion (optics)

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White light can hide many colors.

Light dispersion of a compact fluorescent lamp seen through an Amici direct-vision prism PNr°0114.jpg
Light dispersion of a compact fluorescent lamp seen through an Amici direct-vision prism PNr°0114.jpg
When light hits glass, it bends. Some colors bend more than others. This makes a rainbow. It is very pretty to see! Can you find a rainbow?

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File:Light dispersion conceptual waves.gif
Light dispersion conceptual waves.gif
File:Light dispersion of a compact fluorescent lamp seen through an Amici direct-vision prism PNr°0114.jpg
Light dispersion of a compact fluorescent...
File:Mplwp dispersion curves.svg
Mplwp dispersion curves.svg
File:Optical dispersion dynamics.gif
Optical dispersion dynamics.gif
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