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Hologram Projector

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Abstract

In this challenge, students build a very draft system that simulates holograms. This can be used to explain the physics behind the real holograms

This activity should be developed in groups of 2 or 3 learners. Teachers should help maintain the motivation of the learners particularly when they are constructing the system as it may not give the best results.

Learning Outcomes

Skills and Competences

The learners can develop the following skills and competences:

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Apply the engineering design process to solve problems
  • Management of time and resources

Knowledge

The following knowledge can be gathered by the learners:

  • Basic principles of physics and light
  • Basic principles of engineering

Other Instructions

  1. Using your craft knife or scissors, cut the sheets of transparent plastic sheets with the correct dimensions.
  2. Use the clear tape to stick the 4 plastic trapezoids together in a pyramid shape.
  3. On your smartphone search for 3D Hologram on YouTube.
Place your plastic pyramid in the centre of the video, play the video and turn off the lights!

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Author

Carlos Vaz de Carvalho
Carlos Vaz de Carvalho

Language

English

Main Topics

Science

Keywords

laser light