Master Photonics Kit

Developed by one of the industry leaders in industrial photonics, this kit includes practical activities to cover all aspects of photonics covered in Core and Detailed Studies linked to the study design and leading texts. Explore single concepts or complete photonics systems.

The Master Photonics Kit allows for all suggested experiments to be performed with minimal need for non-standard classroom equipment. The Kit has been structured into four sub kits which are designed for use for years 9 to 12.

The Master Photonics Kit is supplied with a comprehensive teacher’s guide that directly relates to the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum of suggested kit activities and experiments. This kit is also integrated with the Heinemann and Jacaranda range of text books.

The Master Photonics Kit includes the four individual kits listed below at a discounted price as well as teacher and lab notes plus a heavy duty storage container.

Buy additional kits for class-based activities by either purchasing more Master Kits or individual kits for exploring particular concepts. The Master Photonics Kit can be used from middle years to the more advanced learning at VCE level.

The sub- kits can be purchased separately based on class size and preferred lesson delivery method. Based on varying demonstration and delivery methods the master kit can be utilised by classes of up to 20 students.

Ideal For:

• Hands on learning about fiber optics in telecommunication networks and other photonics based applications such as sensing.
• For use by University students or technical personnel.
• Easy to understand but comprehensive explanations of fiber optic components and their operation.

Order Information:

VI-5000 Master Photonics Kit

• Included in the kit:
• VI-1000 - Adventures in Fibre Optics Kit
• VI-2000 - Fibre Optics Lab Kit
• VI-3000 - All Optical Transmission Kit
• VI-4000 - Light Transmission Kit

Wave Division kit

Viva Photonic’s Wave Division Multiplexing Kit enables educators to introduce key aspects of communication by light to secondary students in science and technology from Years 7 - 12. Developed in conjunction with leading industry sources and the Victorian Photonics Network. Click Here for more information.

Adventures in Fibre Optics (VI-1000)

Simple introductory activities with detailed activities for Year 12 and below. Suitable for introducing concepts from Year 9.

Fibre Optics Lab Kit (VI-2000)

Phototransistors, photodiodes, fibres and LEDs for investigating fibre optic transmission (requires ‘bread board’ circuit board or similar).

All Optical Transmission Kit (VI-3000)

Transmitter and receiver for investigating free space transmission optical transmission or use the supplied fibre adaptor to investigate and demonstrate transmission through fibres.

For detailed informaton about the All Optical Tranmission Kit, click here.

Fibre Optics Phototonics Educational Kit

Hands on learning about fiber optics in telecommunication networks and other photonics based applications such as sensing. For more information click here.

Light Transmission Kit (VI-4000)

Laser Pointer and Fibre Optic Rod for investigating/demonstrating internal reflection, transmission and more.

Lucite Bars

Demonstrate the basics of light transmission with two specially formulated Lucite bars - one curved and one straight. Light beams can be seen exhibiting total internal reflection down the straight bar as well as around the bend in the curved bar.

The two bars clearly and simply demonstrate how light is contained in an optical fiber by total internal reflection. 

** A laser source is required to create light beams. 

Straight Lucite Bar

• Part Number: VI-1004
• Total length: 235 mm
• Thickness: 20 mm x 10 mm

Curved Lucite Bar

• Part Number: VI-1005
• Total length: 235 mm
• Thickness: 20 mm x 10 mm

Laser Pointer (Red)

*Important Restrictions Apply*

Under recent federal government legislation laser pointers have been classified as prohibited weapons. The act specifically targets the hand held laser pointers that have recently featured in the media as being directed at aircraft.

The specific description is as follows: Sample "Hand-held battery-operated articles that are designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission limit of greater than 1 mW." For more information on these restrictions please contact us.

This Laser Diode Pointer is an inexpensive, easy-to-use light beam for a multitude of demonstrations and experiments in optics. 

Specifications: 

• Source: Laser Diode
• Power: 5 mW max. (class IIIa)
• Wavelength: 645 nm (red)
• Beam Diameter: approx. 8 mm at 5 meters
• Beam Visibility: up to 50 m
• Battery: Alkaline AAA (2 included)
• Battery Life: Approx. 1-1/2 hours continuous
• Dimensions: 143 mm x 12.7 mm

Photonics Kit Consumables

• Part Number: VI-1003
• Includes:
• 2 x SHF300 Phototransistors
• 2 x Red LED
• 2 x LPT80A Phototransistors
• 2 x Green LED
• 2 x Red LED
•  1 x 1 m vinyl tubing

1000 micrometer core plastic optical fibre (5m) 

Part Number: VI-1006

Laminated Photonics Wall Chart 

Part Number: VI-1002

Teacher's Guide & Manual 

Part Number: VI-5001