Molecular Expressions: Optical Microscopy Primer - Particle and Wave Diffraction Relations

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This is the full tutorial by the same authors on wave-particle duality.  It traces the early history of light refraction theory, from Huygens' 18th century work through the classic double slit experiment.  Also included are four related interactive Java simulations.


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This is a companion simulation on light refraction.  Students use a slider to change the incident angle and observe the light beam behaving in both a particle-like and wave-like manner.



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