MERLOT Materials

This tutorial allows visitors to interactively block or pass light waves by controlling the alignment of polarizers with... see more

This applet illustrates the propagation of electromagnetic fields from a transmitter to a receiver

This tutorial explores how changes in the refractive index of a lens material affects the focal point of the lens. It... see more

A complete set of simulations for the second semester of a college level physics class.

This allows users to experiment with color subtraction from virtual paints which produce cyan, yellow, and magenta spots.... see more

This is a free, online textbook designed for a physics class. From the website, "The content of this package has been... see more

This applet demonstrates how a spectrum is related to the perceived color.

Demonstrates Fourier Synthesis. Can modulate value of fourier functions and magnitude both graphical and auditory.

Basic tutorial on how CAT scans work, aimed at those with little experience in physics.

Interative representation of radioactive decay series: Th232, Pu241, U238, U235.

Physlet problems that relate to optics.

This Macromedia ShockWave applet illustrates the principle of accommodation in the eye. The user adjusts the distance... see more

The three-dimensional diffraction pattern formed by a circular aperture near the focal point in a well-corrected... see more

describes blackbody radiation page. describes Herschel's experiment, gives Planck's equation and shows distributions

applet shows intensity vs. wavelength of blackbody radiation for different temperatures. calculates UV-blue color index... see more

Online tutorial/lab is based on a module developed by Steven Janke and published in Modules in Undergraduate Mathematics... see more

Set of java applets for illustrating classical physics (highschool level), including gravitation, electric and magnetic... see more

Displays the Fresnel Diffraction pattern of a large number of user-selectable and adjustable aperture patterns.

Derive an equation to calculate the frequency of an oncoming sound source and a receding sound source. Also, calculate... see more

This animation shows an electromagnetic wave, namely a plane polarized wave, which propagates in positive x direction.... see more

Page describes emissivity, variables that affect it, relevance to Blackbody Radiation

Fermat's principle states that: The path of a ray of light between two points is the path that minimizes the travel time.... 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