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.
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=14986">Christian, Wolfgang, and Mario Belloni. Physlet Physics - Optics. January 1, 2019.</a>
Christian, Wolfgang, and Mario Belloni. Physlet Physics - Optics. January 1, 2019. https://www.compadre.org/Physlets/optics/ (accessed 10 November 2024).
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Author = "Wolfgang Christian and Mario Belloni",
Title = {Physlet Physics - Optics},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {10 November 2024},
Month = {January 1, 2019},
Year = {2013}
}
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