 Science: Methods and Techniques: Microscopy
Science: Physics: Optics
Applications Of Light: Scanners
Tutorial with bibliography.
Fraunhofer Lines
Prominent Fraunhofer lines in the spectrum of the sun are shown, together with their corresponding wavelengths. Very pretty!
History of Optics
Timeline of optics-related historical moments.
How Stuff Works: Light
Seven-segment detailed explanation uses drawings and animations to show how light works and how photons are generated, with many related links.
Moiré Phenomenon
A book and a downloadable moire demonstration kit for printing on transparencies.
Nanoptics, Inc., Fiberoptic Tutorial
History, theory and use of fiber optics.
Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography
Photo gallery plus directions to make a pinhole camera, take pictures and develop them. Also, links to other pinhole camera sites.
Optics Exercises and Tutorial
(Univ of Florida). A sample electronic lecture or worksheet.
Optics for Kids
An overview of the basics of optics suitable for elementary school children. Also discusses careers in science and engineering.
Polarized Light
Fascinating facts about polarized light, from rainbows to beetles, from viking navigation to LCD displays. Myths and truth about polarized sunglasses. Also a shop with polarized-only items.
Reflections In Choppy Water
Why does light reflecting off a lake or ocean appear to be "smeared" into a long strip?.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses.
Sighting the First Sense
Introduction to light. Topics touched upon include reflection, refraction, inteference and includes interactive applets to demonstrate theories. Designed by students for the ThinkQuest Internet Challenge 2000.
The Speed of Light
Describes how the speed of light was measured. Includes curriculum-based science quizzes about light for K-12 (grades 4 to 7) students.
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