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Lumina Obscura: The Refractive Illusionist
Disappear into plain sight.
Lumina Obscura: The Refractive Illusionist
Disappear into plain sight.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION • GENERATED BY CONJUREANYTHING • ID: nah98vt7n
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Executive Summary
The Lumina Obscura is a kinetic desk sculpture that demonstrates the physics of refractive index matching in a premium, museum-grade form factor. By submerging a complex borosilicate glass artifact into a reservoir of pharmaceutical-grade mineral oil, the object optically vanishes, leaving only a ghost-like shimmer. Designed for executives, educators, and art collectors, this device transforms a classic physics experiment into a meditative, interactive art piece.
Technical Specifications
| Artifact Material | Borosilicate Glass (Pyrex/BK7 equivalent) |
| Refractive Index (Glass) | n ≈ 1.474 |
| Immersion Fluid | High-Purity Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil |
| Refractive Index (Fluid) | n ≈ 1.474 (Temperature Stable) |
| Vessel Material | Optical Grade Acrylic (PMMA), n ≈ 1.49 |
| Lift Mechanism | Damped linear slide, anodized aluminum 6061 |
| Dimensions | 120mm x 120mm x 250mm |
Manufacturing Analysis
Complexity
Medium
Timeline
4-6 Months
Est. Tooling Cost
$15,000 - $25,000 (Acrylic Molds, Aluminum Fixtures)
Bill of Materials
| Component | Material | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Immersion Vessel | Polished Optical Acrylic (PMMA) | $18.50 |
| The Artifact (Sculpture) | Borosilicate Glass (Custom Lampworked Lattice) | $12.00 |
| Index Matching Fluid (500ml) | Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil | $3.50 |
| Base & Lift Assembly | CNC Anodized Aluminum & Delrin Glides | $24.00 |
| LED Backlight Module | PCB, LEDs, Diffuser | $6.50 |
| Packaging | Rigid Box with EVA Foam | $5.00 |
Est. Unit Cost$69.50
IntensityBalanced
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