Total internal reflection in a water stream traps three lasers.

By Faith Batrack, Chris Francklyn, Jiffer Harriman, Lindsey Yarnell, and David Gagne. for Spring 2013 Team First.
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Total internal reflection in a water stream traps three lasers.

Total internal reflection in a water stream traps three lasers.

Ferrofluid forms spikes on a magnetized steel bolt.

The “Normal Field Instability” causes spikes in ferrofluid.

The “Normal Field Instability” causes spikes in ferrofluid as the fluid concentrates a magnetic field on a threaded bolt and flat washer.

The “Normal Field Instability” causes spikes in ferrofluid as the fluid concentrates a magnetic field on a machine nut.

Oobleck excited by a loudspeaker exhibits non-Newtonian behavior.

Oobleck excited by a loudspeaker exhibits non-Newtonian behavior.

Water-based paint is thrown upward by a loudspeaker, forming ligaments.

Stratocumulus, Colorado Sand Dunes, noon, March 29th 2013