written by
Michael Davidson and Kenneth R. Spring
published by
the Olympus America, Inc. and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
This item is a introductory tutorial relating to wave-particle duality in the behavior of light. It traces the early history of light refraction theory, from Huygens' 18th century work through the classic double slit experiment and studies using cross-polarizing filters. Also included are four related interactive Java simulations exploring how particles and waves behave when refracted, diffracted, and reflected.
This item is part of a larger collection of materials on optics and microscopy developed by the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Florida State University.
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=6974">Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., August 1, 2003.</a>
M. Davidson and K. Spring, (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 2002), WWW Document, (https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html).
M. Davidson and K. Spring, Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave? (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 2002), <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html>.
Davidson, M., & Spring, K. (2003, August 1). Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Retrieved September 17, 2024, from Olympus America, Inc.: https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html
Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., August 1, 2003. https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html (accessed 17 September 2024).
Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 2002. 1 Aug. 2003. 17 Sep. 2024 <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html>.
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Month = {August 1, 2003},
Year = {2002}
}
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This is an interactive Java simulation that explores light refraction through a transparent object. The student can use a slider to change the incident angle and observe as the light behaves in both a particle-like and wave-like manner.
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