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A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic... see more
The Online Optics Tutorial “Staying in Focus” introduces students to some of the basic concepts of geometrical optics in... see more
These applets show the lensing effect of ripples on the surface of a liquid. Two illustrations are available, one for... see more
A simulation of different pictures and patterns as viewed through different lenses. The index of refraction and... see more
The Science of Information Technology (ScIT) is a course taught at Rensselaer since 1999 which adresses the scientific... see more
This applet demonstrates the formation of real and virtual images of both Concave and Convex Mirrors and Lenses. The user... see more
This is a simulation of an ideal virtual lens. Users can change the focal length, object size, and measure distances.... see more
This simulation shows the basic principles behind a prism, and demonstrates Snell's Law. Users can see how a prism... see more
This book treats optics at the level of students in the later stage of their bachelor or the beginning of their master.... see more