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Fluorescence Spectra Feature Summary

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Featured Tracker Packages
Title:
Fluorescence Spectra
Description:
The Fluorescence Spectra experiment uses Tracker to explore fluorescence and fluorescent lamps. Students observe the spectra directly, measure brightness versus wavelength in Tracker, and answer qualitative and quantitative questions. The spectra include a fluorescent dye, a mercury lamp and two fluorescent lamps, all with red and green laser spots added for easy calibration.
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January 19, 2012 - December 19, 2014
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