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Michael Davidson and Kenneth R. Spring
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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.
Please note that this resource requires Java.
This resource is part of 3 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: Behavior of Light Simulation-Based Tutorial Grades 11-12
Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: The Wave Nature of Light Is light a particle or a wave? The answer is: it has characteristics of both. This is one of the best tutorials we have found to explain the wave-particle duality of light in terms a non-physicist can understand. Four interactive simulations demonstrate how a beam of light behaves when it is reflected, refracted, diffracted around an object, and combined in a double-slit experiment. The accompanying explanations would be an excellent resource for teachers who want to learn more about the wave nature of light. Link to Unit:
Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: The Wave Nature of Light Simulation-Based Tutorial Grades 11-12
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/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>
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M. Davidson and K. Spring, (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 2002), WWW Document, (https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html).
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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>.
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Davidson, M., & Spring, K. (2003, August 1). Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Retrieved October 8, 2024, from Olympus America, Inc.: https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html
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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 8 October 2024).
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Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 2002. 1 Aug. 2003. 8 Oct. 2024 <https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html>.
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Author = "Michael Davidson and Kenneth R. Spring",
Title = {Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?},
Publisher = {Olympus America, Inc.},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {8 October 2024},
Month = {August 1, 2003},
Year = {2002}
}
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