Demonstrations

Optics for Kids Optics for Kids- An overview of the basics of optics suitable for elementary school children. Also discusses careers in science and engineering. Moiré Pointer for Measurement Instruments Moiré Pointer for Measurement Instruments- Fast optical moiré indicator replacing a mechanical needle, research paper by Emin Gabrielyan. Line Moiré Superposition Patterns Line Moiré Superposition Patterns- The basics of line moiré patterns and optical speedup, by Emin Gabrielyan. Fiber Optics Fiber Optics- Introduction to the transmission of data through the use of light, provided by Physics Planet. Molecular Expressions: Images from the Microscope Molecular Expressions: Images from the Microscope- Features hundreds of photomicrographs (photographs through the microscope) of everything from superconductors and high-tech mate… Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)- Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses. Optical Fibres Project Optical Fibres Project- How optical fibers work, and information on reflection, refraction, Snell's Law, total internal reflection and critical angles. Moiré Phenomenon Moiré Phenomenon- A book and a downloadable moire demonstration kit for printing on transparencies. Polarized Light 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… Fraunhofer Lines Fraunhofer Lines- Prominent lines in the spectrum of the sun are shown, together with their corresponding wavelengths. WebTOP WebTOP- A 3D interactive computer graphics system that instructors can use to help teach optics, and that students can use to simulate and visualize optical phenomena to help them… Optics Exercises and Tutorial Optics Exercises and Tutorial- (Univ of Florida). A sample electronic lecture or worksheet. How Stuff Works: Light 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. Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography 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. Cool Cosmos Cool Cosmos- Offers lessons and activities for infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries that related to this topic.