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Spectra
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J. Kaler
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See this site, from the University of Illinois, for a broad overview of the spectra of stars and other astronomical objects. You can find out about many related subjects, including…
http://stars.astro.illinois.edu/sow/spectra.html
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Light: The Physics of Art and Visual Perception
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This activity guides the student through the use of diffraction gratings by studying the light emitted by open flames. The activity includes images of what should be observed and…
http://web.archive.org/web/20110511205126/http://astro1.panet.utoledo.ed...
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Two Source Interference
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Try out double-slit interference on this site. You'll see elegant interference patterns and find out what happens as you change the wavelength, the source separation and the phase.
https://web.phys.ksu.edu/vqmorig/programs/java/makewave/olddouble/Slit.h...
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Rotating Light
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This Exploratorium webpage describes the classic Caro® syrup demonstration of the rotation of the plane of polarized light by an optically active material. The webpage lists the…
https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/rotating-light
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Center for History of Physics: Bright Idea - The First Lasers
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This online exhibit explores the discovery of laser technology. It combindes audio clips with archival photos to provide a context for understanding the impact of lasers. The exhibit…
https://history.aip.org/exhibits/laser/
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Laser Applications
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This Hyperphysics page provides information about 12 different laser applications, including those in the everyday world, in industry, and in research. Some topics are treated in a…
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/optmod/lasapp.html#c0
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The Physics Classroom: Total Internal Reflection
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This Physics Classroom article explains the concept of Total Internal Reflection. The text is accompanied by helpful diagrams. This page is part of a larger Physics Classroom lesson…
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/refrn/u14l3b.cfm
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The Physics Classroom: Refraction of Light
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This Shockwave simulation lets you explore what happens when light bends and reflects at a boundary between two different materials, like air and water. The associated physics…
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/shwave/refraction.cfm
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Quantum Cascade Lasers
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This page from Bell Laboratories gives a brief overview of the quantum cascade laser. The quantum cascade laser is a very small, very powerful type of laser that may one day be used…
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First Supernova Discovered with Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics
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This press release from the Gemini Observatory covers the discovery of a supernova using laser adaptive optics. Laser guide adaptive optics help eliminate atmospheric noise from…
https://www.gemini.edu/news/announcements/geminiann09003
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