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    • Crystallography
    • Experimental physics

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    • Previous artificial halo experiments were limited by apparatus lacking multi-axis rotation capabilities.
    • Simultaneous rotation around two and three axes is crucial for replicating natural halo phenomena.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel experimental setup for generating artificial halos.
    • To overcome limitations of previous apparatus by enabling simultaneous multi-axis rotation.
    • To conduct reproducible experiments of common natural halos and create novel artificial ring halos.

    Main Methods:

    • A new apparatus combining electrical and pneumatic components was designed.
    • The setup allows for simultaneous rotation of single transparent crystals around two and three axes.
    • A crossed prism method was employed to visualize the color of artificial parhelia.

    Main Results:

    • The new setup successfully enabled reproducible experiments of common natural halos.
    • For the first time, artificial ring halos from single hexagons rotating around three axes simultaneously were produced.
    • The typically nonsaturated color of artificial parhelia was visualized.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed apparatus overcomes previous restrictions, allowing for more comprehensive artificial halo studies.
    • This advancement facilitates the creation of complex artificial halos, including ring halos, previously unattainable.
    • The findings contribute to a better understanding of halo formation and optical phenomena in nature.