Objekt 4
Prism for demonstration of totel reflection
Description
The glass prism with three sides, created by the glazier A. R. Gessler, is cut out in relief on one edge. Due to the total reflection, a sculptural figure, in this case an urn, is visible on the surface opposite the cut edge.
Object description
Manufacturer: A. R. Gessler
Basel, 1871
Glass, wood
Purchase 1871 by Prof. Hagenbach-Bischoff
Deposit Institute of Physics of the University of Basel, Phys. 432.
Inv. 1986.430.