THE LIQUID LENS

AIM
To find the refractive index of a) water, b) coconut oil using a

plane mirror, and an equiconvex lens made of glass and an

adjustable object needle.

ABSTRACT
The theory behind liquid lens is based on the properties

of one or more liquids to create magnifications within a

small amount of space. The focus of a liquid lens is
controlled by the surface of the liquid .Water normally

forms a bubble shape when adhered to materials such as

glass.
 This desirable property makes water a very suitable
candidate for the production of liquid lens. Essentially the liquid
must be transparent so as to study its effects. To generate a

liquid lens , a liquid is sandwiched between two pieces of a

clear plastic or a glass. Oil (necessarily transparent) can also be
chosen to be used as a fluid in a liquid lens system. The surface

profile of the liquid determines the focal length of liquid lens

system and how the liquid lens focuses light rays.