Radiation Pressure: The Feel of Photons

Each group needs:

• metric ruler
• Vernier Light Sensor or other light meter that reads in lux
• Vernier SpectroVis or other spectrophotometer
• Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber if the SpectroVis is used
• Vernier interface if Vernier sensors are used
• LED Light Source (such as a flashlight or desk lamp)
• Access to a computer with internet
• Copies of attachments (one per student unless otherwise noted):
• • Part 1: Interpreting the Lux Reading (PDF)
  • Part 1: Converting from Lumens to Watts (PDF) – one per group
  • Part 4: Comparing Science and Engineering Methods (PDF)
  • Part 5: Breakthrough Starshot Project (PDF)
  • Part 6: Comparing Science and Engineering Methods II (PDF)