Geometrical Optics / Diffraction / Interference / Gratings / Polarization

** = Previously Used in Classes (since 7/98)

Geometrical Optics
Mirrors P100 Laser and Plane Mirror**
P105 Specular and Diffuse Reflections
P110 Multiple Plane Mirrors
P115 Concave Mirrors**
P120 Convex Mirrors**
Computer Simulations Available
Refraction P125 Determination of the Index of Refraction
P130 Ripple Tank Refraction
P135 Refraction in Water
P140 Laser and Fiber Optics
Lenses P145 Concave Lens**
P150 Convex Lens**
P155 Multiple Lenses**
P160 Image Formation**
P165 Fresnel Lens
Computer Simulations Available
Instruments P170 Telescope Model
P175 Microscope Model
Luminosity P180 Shadow Area
Diffraction
P200 Single Slit with Laser**
P205 Various Slit Widths
Diffraction around Objects
P210 Circular Apertures
P215 Razor Blades

P220 Thin Wire
Interference
P300 Two Slits and Laser**
P305 Comparison with Single Slit Patterns
P310 Two Point Source Transparencies
P315 Audible Interference
Gratings
P400 One Dimensional Gratings**
P405 Two Dimensional Gratings**
P410 Differently Shaped Gratings**
Polarization
Materials P500 Calcite Crystals
P505 Polarizing Sheets**
Polarized light P510 Brewster's Angle
P515 Crossed Polarizers**

** = Previously Used in Classes (since 7/98)