Holmarc's Apparatus for Determination of Particle size (Model No: HO-ED-D-05) is a simple instrument. When laser light passes through the particles, diffraction occurs and pattern is observed on a screen or wall at a distance. Kinematic adjustment of the laser head can be used to direct laser beam to the required spot on the glass slide with particle.
The device consists of a diode laser held on a kinematic mount and a glass slide fixed on the slide holder. The particles, of which diameters are to be determined are sprinkled on the glass slide.