The optical spectrometer is a precision physics laboratory instrument used for measuring angular deviation, prism angle and wavelength-dependent optical effects. It is intended for senior-secondary, college and university laboratories that require controlled alignment of a light source, collimator, prism table and viewing telescope for quantitative optics experiments.
Product Description
The STEMAids Optical Spectrometer provides a structured platform for studying refraction and dispersion. A typical experiment directs light through the collimator to produce a parallel beam, places a prism or diffraction element on the central table, and uses the rotating telescope to locate and measure the resulting optical image.
Measurement quality depends on accurate focusing, levelling, alignment and scale reading. The instrument’s angular range, least count, telescope magnification, collimator aperture and prism-table configuration are not currently published. Buyers should verify these parameters before procurement or pairing the instrument with a compatible laboratory optics light source.
Key Features
- Angular measurement: Supports measurement of optical deviation and prism angles within the confirmed instrument range.
- Collimated light setup: Uses a compatible collimator arrangement to produce a parallel incident beam.
- Rotating observation system: Allows the telescope to locate reflected, refracted or diffracted images.
- Adjustable prism platform: Supports positioning and levelling of compatible prisms or optical elements.
- Quantitative optics learning: Enables calculations involving refractive index, minimum deviation and angular separation.
- Hands-on instrument training: Develops skills in focusing, optical alignment, vernier reading and repeated measurement.
- Reusable laboratory apparatus: Suitable for supervised practical sessions when calibrated and handled correctly.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Optical Spectrometer |
| Brand | STEMAids |
| Product category | Physics laboratory instrument; optical angle-measurement apparatus |
| Measurement capacity | Angular optical measurements; numerical range |
What’s Included in the Kit
- Optical spectrometer main assembly
- Viewing telescope and collimator
- Adjustable prism table
- Spectrometer prism
- Reading lens or magnifier
- Light source and power supply
- Operating instructions or experiment manual
Request the approved technical configuration through the STEMAids institutional sales team before ordering.
Applications / Uses
- Measuring the refracting angle of a prism.
- Determining the angle of minimum deviation.
- Calculating the refractive index of an optical material.
- Observing dispersion of polychromatic light.
- Measuring angular separation between spectral lines.
- Studying reflection from prism faces.
- Supporting supervised undergraduate optics practicals.
How to Use the Optical Spectrometer
- Place the spectrometer on a stable, vibration-free laboratory table.
- Level the instrument and focus the telescope eyepiece on the crosswires.
- Illuminate the collimator slit with a suitable monochromatic or spectral source.
- Focus the telescope on the slit image and adjust the collimator for parallel light.
- Place the compatible prism centrally on the prism table.
- Rotate the prism table and telescope to locate the required reflected or refracted image.
- Read both verniers where provided and repeat the observation to reduce reading error.
- Calculate the required optical quantity using the prescribed laboratory method.
Safety note: Do not look directly into a laser or high-intensity spectral source. Handle prisms by their edges and keep the instrument securely supported while rotating the telescope or prism table.
Care & Maintenance
- Cover the instrument when it is not in use to reduce dust deposition.
- Clean optical surfaces only with approved lens tissue and optical cleaner.
- Do not force rotation, focusing or levelling mechanisms.
- Store prisms separately and periodically check zero error and alignment.
Why Choose STEMAids
STEMAids manufactures and supplies STEM kits, educational science models and laboratory learning products from New Delhi. Its catalogue serves schools, colleges, universities and institutional procurement programmes. The company also offers products for international supply and bulk laboratory requirements. Product-specific metrology, construction and accessory details should be confirmed in the approved quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an optical spectrometer used for?
It is used to measure optical angles and study refraction, minimum deviation, refractive index, dispersion and spectral-line separation.
What is the least count of the STEMAids Optical Spectrometer?
The least count is not published in the available information. Confirm the main-scale and vernier resolution before ordering.
Does the spectrometer include a prism?
The inclusion of a prism is not verified. Treat it as a separate accessory unless it appears in the approved bill of materials.
Can the instrument measure refractive index?
Yes. Refractive index can be calculated using the measured prism angle and angle of minimum deviation.
Which light source is required?
The appropriate source depends on the experiment. A monochromatic spectral lamp or compatible laser may be used when permitted by the laboratory method and instrument configuration.
Is the optical spectrometer suitable for schools?
It is suitable for supervised senior-secondary and higher-education laboratories where students have been trained in optical alignment and vernier-scale measurement.
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