Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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How to build a DIY spectrometer using just a black box with a slit, USB webcam and a CD or DVD disc (or a prism). The spectrum of the incoming light is analyzed and displayed on a computer using Theremino program, including a surprisingly good wavelength measurement.

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