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Light and Optics

This site investigates particle-light interactions and the assortment of optical effects they produce. Includes discussions of mechanisms, interaction with dust and air, ice crystals, and water droplets. Images included.

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Science and Technology / Physics / Optics

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Material Type:: Collection
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 19, 2000
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 12, 2018
Author:: Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Submitter:: John Walkup
Primary Audience:: College General Ed
Technical Format:: Website

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: No
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John Walkup (Staff)

25 years ago

Explanations could be more detailed, but the page was aimed at the lower levels.
Well-written, with nice graphics.