Quick Answer:The Infinity Well Model is an optical illusion model in which mirrors and LED lights produce a bottomless well effect, so the well seems to extend endlessly downward when viewed from the top.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Reflective mirrors set in a well structure with a viewing top.
LED light source; powered by battery or USB.
Repeated reflections create an illusion of infinite depth.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Components
Reflective mirrors, light source, well structure, viewing top
Mirror material
Acrylic
Light source
LED lights
Frame
Plastic or wood
Power
Battery / USB powered LEDs
How It Is Used
Once assembled and connected to power, the lights are switched on and students look down through the top. Light reflecting back and forth between the mirrors produces the deep well illusion, a memorable way to explain repeated reflection and depth perception.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Infinity Well Model show when viewed from above?
A bottomless well effect: repeated reflections between its mirrors make the well appear to extend infinitely downward.