The Bat Signal
Physics Education
2025-12-23 v1
Abstract
We present a simple experiment that can be run in class or remotely with minimal materials. Students use the principles of geometric optics to create their own versions of the bat signal.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2512.17963,
title = {The Bat Signal},
author = {Keith Zengel and Anna Klales},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.17963},
year = {2025}
}
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