prism
Newton's color revealer
A prism is a transparent solid with flat surfaces that refracts light, splitting white light into its spectrum of colors.
The classic shape is triangular, but prisms come in various geometries for optical instruments.
In geometry, a prism is any solid whose two ends are parallel, congruent polygons.
Figuratively, to see something through the prism of a particular viewpoint is to have that perspective color your interpretation.
Wave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- beamStructural support member
ray · glass · transparent · angle · incidence · reflection · optical · deflection
Refracted light arc
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- bandsMusical performing groups
- visibleAble to be seen
spectral · separation · red · violet · continuous · monochromatic · polychromatic · white light
Three-cornered in form
- polyhedronMulti-faced geometric solid
- facesFront of heads
- edgesOuter limits or boundaries
- verticesCorner points of shapes
solid · three-dimensional · base · apex · rectangular · pentagonal · hexagonal · cross-section
Transparent solid from sand
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- lead crystalGlass containing metallic oxide
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
- cutSeverance or reduction
polished · clarity · flint · acrylic · borosilicate · synthetic · mineral
Light-focusing curved glass
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- filterPorous separation device
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
interpretation · bias · distortion · worldview · paradigm · perception · outlook · framing
Measures electromagnetic radiation properties
- spectrographWavelength-separating recording instrument
- spectroscopeDevice separating light frequencies
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- emissionDischarged substance or act
absorption · wavelength · frequency · radiation · fluorescence · photometry · calibration · measurement
refraction
Wave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
beam · ray · glass · transparent · angle · incidence · reflection · optical · deflection · bending
rainbow
Refracted light arc
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- bandsMusical performing groups
visible · spectral · separation · red · violet · continuous · monochromatic · polychromatic · white light · chromatic
triangular
Three-cornered in form
- polyhedronMulti-faced geometric solid
- facesFront of heads
- edgesOuter limits or boundaries
vertices · solid · three-dimensional · base · apex · rectangular · pentagonal · hexagonal · cross-section · volume
glass
Transparent solid from sand
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- lead crystalGlass containing metallic oxide
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
cut · polished · clarity · flint · acrylic · borosilicate · synthetic · mineral
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
angle · interpretation · bias · distortion · worldview · paradigm · perception · outlook · framing · context
spectrometer
Measures electromagnetic radiation properties
- spectrographWavelength-separating recording instrument
- spectroscopeDevice separating light frequencies
- analysisMethodical study of parts
emission · absorption · wavelength · frequency · radiation · fluorescence · photometry · calibration · measurement · nanometers
- colorred, blue, green, yellow, orange
- geometric shapessphere, triangle, square, cone, rectangle
- light effectsshine, glow, gleam, shimmer, glitter
- optical devicestelescope, lens, magnifying glass, binoculars, microscope
- science experimentsvolcano model, elephant toothpaste, color change, slime making, baking soda volcano
- STEM toysscience kit, chemistry set, robotics kits, microscope kit, science experiments
prismfocusing lens
Glass that concentrates light
lens · convex lens · concave mirror · mirror · magnifying glass
prismcombiner
Something that joins elements
synthesizer · integrator · unifier · mixer · amalgamator
- triangular prismThree-sided extruded shape
- Nicol prismCalcite device separating polarized rays
- rectangular prismSix-sided rectangular solid
- prismatic crystalsFaceted solids splitting light