The Online Optics Tutorial “Staying in Focus” introduces students to some of the basic concepts of geometrical optics in the...
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The Online Optics Tutorial “Staying in Focus” introduces students to some of the basic concepts of geometrical optics in the context of the human eye. It combines interactive animations, videos, slides with graphics, and continuous narration that guides the users along in their studies. Focusing mostly on a conceptual approach to the study of lenses and how they form images, this online learning tool is designed for students to work through on their own. They are explicitly encouraged to play with the interactive animations and to perform virtual experiments, thus becoming active learners rather than passive listeners.
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Author:
Barbara Hoeling
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Aug 09, 2011
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Aug 26, 2014
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This applet demonstrates the formation of real and virtual images of both Concave and Convex Mirrors and Lenses. The user...
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This applet demonstrates the formation of real and virtual images of both Concave and Convex Mirrors and Lenses. The user can change the object distance or object height and observe the resulting image. Several light rays are automatically sketched in for the user.
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Simulation
Author:
Surendranath Busireddy
Date Added:
Dec 08, 2008
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Feb 26, 2016
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This is a simulation of an ideal virtual lens. Users can change the focal length, object size, and measure distances. Users...
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This is a simulation of an ideal virtual lens. Users can change the focal length, object size, and measure distances. Users can see how simple ray tracing can be done to find where the image will form.
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Simulation
Author:
ExploreLearning.com
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Oct 28, 2002
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Dec 02, 2015
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A complete set of simulations for the second semester of a college level physics class.
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Andrew Duffy
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Apr 17, 2012
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Apr 10, 2016
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This simulation shows the basic principles behind a prism, and demonstrates Snell's Law. Users can see how a prism...
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This simulation shows the basic principles behind a prism, and demonstrates Snell's Law. Users can see how a prism deflects different wavelengths of light, and how the prism splits while light into the entire visible spectrum of color.
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Simulation
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ExploreLearning.com
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Oct 28, 2002
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Dec 02, 2015
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This java applet show you how to use the law of reflection (for optics) in playing pool.
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Author:
Fu-Kwun Hwang
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May 07, 2000
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These applets show the lensing effect of ripples on the surface of a liquid. Two illustrations are available, one for...
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These applets show the lensing effect of ripples on the surface of a liquid. Two illustrations are available, one for dielectric constant n = 1.33, and the other for n = 2.
Material Type:
Animation
Author:
C. K. Ng
Date Added:
Dec 08, 2003
Date Modified:
Sep 04, 2011
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A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic radiation.
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A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic radiation.
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Simulation
Author:
PhET
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Apr 16, 2012
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Apr 16, 2012
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A simulation of different pictures and patterns as viewed through different lenses. The index of refraction and dimensions...
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A simulation of different pictures and patterns as viewed through different lenses. The index of refraction and dimensions of the lenses can be changed.
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Author:
C, K. Ng
Date Added:
Dec 08, 2003
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Sep 04, 2011
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The Science of Information Technology (ScIT) is a course taught at Rensselaer since 1999 which adresses the scientific...
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The Science of Information Technology (ScIT) is a course taught at Rensselaer since 1999 which adresses the scientific concepts behind modern methods of information processing, storage, and transfer, and considers future technologies. Materials at this website comprise an electronic text, including in-class activities and videos of guest lectures by expert researchers searching for ways of improving information technologies. The NSF has funded (DUE#0089399) the current project of converting these materials into forms useful at other institutions. The module "Reflection, Refraction, and Optical Fibers" has been completely updated in this manner. The updating of the module on "Semiconductor Devices" will be hopefully be completed soon. Other materials are available in their original format. These materials can be used in a stand-alone innovative course or to augment a more traditional course. Most materials are appropriate for high school through introductory college courses. Some, but all, readings use calculus when describing particular phenomena. None expect the user to do calculus.
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Collection
Author:
Dr. Doris Jeanne Wagner
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Jun 21, 2004
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Jun 21, 2004
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