Quick Answer:The Rectangular Lamp House is a metal lamp enclosure with a matte-black heat-resistant finish, ventilation louvres and a front aperture that takes slit plates or lens holders, on a height-adjustable pillar for optical benches.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Metal housing with a matte-black, heat-resistant finish.
Front aperture with slots for single or triple slit plates or lens holders.
Convection louvres to stop the housing overheating.
Height-adjustable pillar fits standard optical bench riders.
Encloses the lamp so students are kept away from hot surfaces.
Slots for single or triple slit plates or lens holders
Cooling
Convection ventilation louvres
Mounting
Height-adjustable pillar for optical bench riders
How It Is Used
The lamp house is mounted on an optical bench and a slit plate or lens is fitted in the front aperture to give a controlled beam. It provides the light source for ray optics, focal length and diffraction experiments, with the louvres carrying heat away during long practical sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Rectangular Lamp House be used on an optical bench?
Yes. It stands on a height-adjustable pillar that fits standard optical bench riders.
