Optics Links
In introductory physics one covers topics in physical and geometric optics. Here are some links to applets and other resources on these topics.
Videos
- Optics Videos - Wake Forest University
- Dr. Lweins Lectures - YouTube
- Other YouTube Lectures on Mirrors, etc
Reflection/Refraction
Rainbows
Mirrors
- YouTube Shorts
- Derivation of Mirror Equation
- Multiple Images 1, 2
- Ray Tracing
- Concave Mirror Applet
- Convex Mirror Applet
Lenses
- Thin Lens Applet
- Thin Lens Formula
- Wikipedia
- Optics Experiments
- Optics Bench - construct optics systems
- Ray diagrams on Google - telescopes, and microscopes
Interference
- Huygen's Principle, Applet
- Ripple Tank Simulation
- Diffraction of Waves
- Young's Interference Experiment Applet, Animation Tutorial
- Interference with Path Length Computation
- Thin Film Interference
- Soap Bubbles on YouTube
- Superposition Principle
- Superposition of Waves
- Linear Superposition Applet
- Thin Film Interference
- Dr. Lewin on Interference
- Newton's Rings
- Young's Double Slit Experiment, Applet, Large Applet
Diffraction
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