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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Physics
    • Fluid Dynamics
    • Measurement Science

    Background:

    • Schlieren imaging visualizes refractive index gradients.
    • Conventional methods can be complex and sensitive to misalignment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a simpler, more robust rainbow schlieren system.
    • To accurately quantify refractive index gradients using color imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a continuously graded rainbow filter in the back focal plane.
    • Employed a conventional color CCD array and video digitizer.
    • Quantified hue gradations to determine ray deflections.

    Main Results:

    • Refractive index gradients visualized as hue variations, not intensity changes.
    • Achieved accurate quantification of associated ray deflections.
    • Demonstrated sensitivity comparable to interferometry.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed system is simpler to implement than traditional interferometry.
    • The method is less sensitive to mechanical misalignment.
    • Offers a practical approach for visualizing and quantifying refractive index gradients.