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A collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. PhET provides fun, interactive,... see more
This activity lets you experiment with color addition from virtual lightsources which produce red, green, and blue light.... see more
What light is, and ways of thinking about it (particles and waves). Discussion of the electromagnetic spectrum, white... see more
What x-rays are. How an x-ray machine works, and uses of x-rays/x-ray machines. Includes pictures and diagrams. A basic... see more
A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic... see more
This allows users to experiment with color subtraction from virtual paints which produce cyan, yellow, and magenta spots.... see more
applet shows intensity vs. wavelength of blackbody radiation for different temperatures. calculates UV-blue color index... see more
This animation shows an electromagnetic wave, namely a plane polarized wave, which propagates in positive x direction.... see more
Explanation of how fluorescent and incandescent black lights work, and practical applications of black lights. Includes... see more
The parts of a fluorescent lamp, and how it produces visible light. Old vs. new fluorescent lamp designs. Includes... see more
The basics of light, structure of an incandescent bulb, and how incandescent bulbs produce visible light. Includes... see more
The observed NMR spectrum of a solid powder is the summed signal from crystallites over all possible orientations... see more
This tutorial shows the Fourier relationship between a damped oscillating exponential (a detected FT-NMR transition) and... see more
This tutorial is very similar to the Dipolar Powder Patterns tutorial, in that is illustrates the observed spectrum of a... see more
This tutorial details the relative populations of spin up versus spin down states in spin I=1/2 particles. For most spin... see more