Web Directory

» Cool Cosmos
   Offers lessons and activities for infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries that related to this topic.
   http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/

» Fiber Optics
   Introduction to the transmission of data through the use of light, provided by Physics Planet.
   http://www.physicsplanet.com/articles/fiber-optics

» Fraunhofer Lines
   Prominent lines in the spectrum of the sun are shown, together with their corresponding wavelengths.
   http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/fraunhofer.html

» History of Optics
   Timeline of optics-related historical moments.
   http://www.optics1.com/optics_history.php

» 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.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/light.htm

» Line Moiré Superposition Patterns
   The basics of line moiré patterns and optical speedup, by Emin Gabrielyan.
   http://switzernet.com/people/emin-gabrielyan/070306-optical-speedup/

» Moiré Phenomenon
   A book and a downloadable moire demonstration kit for printing on transparencies.
   http://diwww.epfl.ch/w3lsp/books/moire/index.html

» Moiré Pointer for Measurement Instruments
   Fast optical moiré indicator replacing a mechanical needle, research paper by Emin Gabrielyan.
   http://www.unappel.ch/people/emin-gabrielyan/public/070808-spie-moire-pointer/a28-web.htm

» Molecular Expressions: Images from the Microscope
   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.
   http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/

» 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.
   http://users.rcn.com/stewoody/

» Optical Fibres Project
   How optical fibers work, and information on reflection, refraction, Snell's Law, total internal reflection and critical angles.
   http://physix_jun.tripod.com/

» Optics Exercises and Tutorial
   (Univ of Florida). A sample electronic lecture or worksheet.
   http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~selman/Demo1.html

» Optics for Kids
   An overview of the basics of optics suitable for elementary school children. Also discusses careers in science and engineering.
   http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html

» 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.
   http://www.polarization.com/

» Reflections In Choppy Water
   Why does light reflecting off a lake or ocean appear to be "smeared" into a long strip?.
   http://www.stanford.edu/~boas/science/water_reflection/

» Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
   Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses.
   http://www.mos.org/sln/SEM/

» Tux Teaches Photonics
   A collection of information, lessons and quizzes about photonics, taught by Tux.
   http://www.photonics.150m.com

» 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 learn about optics.
   http://webtop.msstate.edu/