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written by Wolfgang Christian and Mario Belloni
The Physlet Physics Section 7: Optics provides a technology-enhanced introduction to topics in optics from an introductory physics course. Interactive javascript simulations are used to illustrate and explore  concepts of E&M Waves, lenses and mirrors, interference, diffraction, and polarization.

The third edition of Physlet Physics has all simulations re-written in javascript so that they can now be used on all devices including tablets and smart phones.

Each chapter is broken into three types of resources. Illustrations provide a introduction to the topic through simulations. Explorations are tutorials guiding students through deeper investigations of the topic. Problems are simulation-based homework. Many chapters also include downloadable worksheets to supplement the simulations.
Subjects Levels Resource Types
Optics
- Diffraction
- General
- Geometrical Optics
- Interference
- Polarization
- Lower Undergraduate
- High School
- Collection
- Instructional Material
= Activity
= Course
= Interactive Simulation
= Problem/Problem Set
= Tutorial
Appropriate Courses Categories Ratings
- Physical Science
- Conceptual Physics
- Algebra-based Physics
- AP Physics
- Activity
- New teachers
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Intended Users:
Learner
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Formats:
application/javascript
application/pdf
text/html
Access Rights:
Free access
License:
This material is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No derivatives 3.0 license.
Rights Holder:
Wolfgang Christian and Mario Belloni
Merlot:
pending
Keywords:
computer-based learning, interactive simulation
Record Cloner:
Metadata instance created March 20, 2019 by Bruce Mason
Record Updated:
March 20, 2019 by Bruce Mason
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when Cataloged:
January 1, 2019
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W. Christian and M. Belloni, (2013), WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/).
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W. Christian and M. Belloni, Physlet Physics - Optics (2013), <https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/>.
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Christian, W., & Belloni, M. (2019, January 1). Physlet Physics - Optics. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/
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Christian, Wolfgang, and Mario Belloni. Physlet Physics - Optics. January 1, 2019. https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/ (accessed 2 December 2024).
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Christian, Wolfgang, and Mario Belloni. Physlet Physics - Optics. 2013. 1 Jan. 2019. 2 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/>.
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@misc{ Author = "Wolfgang Christian and Mario Belloni", Title = {Physlet Physics - Optics}, Volume = {2024}, Number = {2 December 2024}, Month = {January 1, 2019}, Year = {2013} }
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Physlet Physics - Optics:

Is Part Of Physlet Physics - 3rd Edition

Physlet Physics Optics is Section VII of the Physlet Physics collection.

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