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Molecular Expressions: Images from the Microscope - http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/
Features hundreds of photomicrographs (photographs through the microscope) of everything from superconductors and high-tech materials to ice cream and beer. Also includes tutorials about microscopy and optics. |
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Cool Cosmos - http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
Offers lessons and activities for infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries that related to this topic. |
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) - http://www.mos.org/sln/SEM/
Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses. |
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Polarized Light - http://www.polarization.com/
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. |
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Optics for Kids - http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html
An overview of the basics of optics suitable for elementary school children. Also discusses careers in science and engineering. |
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History of Optics - http://www.optics1.com/optics_history.php
Timeline of optics-related historical moments. |
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How Stuff Works: Light - http://www.howstuffworks.com/light.htm
Seven-segment detailed explanation uses drawings and animations to show how light works and how photons are generated, with many related links. |
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Fiber Optics - http://www.physicsplanet.com/articles/fiber-optics
Introduction to the transmission of data through the use of light, provided by Physics Planet. |
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Optical Fibres Project - http://physix_jun.tripod.com/
How optical fibers work, and information on reflection, refraction, Snell's Law, total internal reflection and critical angles. |
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Line Moiré Superposition Patterns - http://switzernet.com/people/emin-gabrielyan/070306-optical-speedup/
The basics of line moiré patterns and optical speedup, by Emin Gabrielyan. |