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Waves & Optics
Explore the fascinating world of wave physics and optics. Learn about wave interference, diffraction, refraction, and the wave nature of light through interactive simulations.
Key Concepts
Wave Interference
Superposition of waves creates constructive and destructive interference patterns.
Refraction
Light bends when passing between media with different refractive indices.
Diffraction
Waves bend around obstacles and spread through openings.
Wave-Particle Duality
Light exhibits both wave and particle properties in quantum mechanics.
Simulations
Wave Interference
BeginnerExplore constructive and destructive interference patterns from two wave sources
SuperpositionPhase DifferenceAmplitudeFrequency
Start Simulation →Double-Slit Experiment
IntermediateObserve the classic interference pattern that demonstrates wave nature of light
InterferenceDiffractionWavelengthPath Difference
Start Simulation →Reflection & Refraction
BeginnerUnderstand how light behaves at interfaces between different media
Snell's LawTotal Internal ReflectionCritical AngleRefractive Index
Start Simulation →Standing Waves
IntermediateVisualize standing wave patterns in strings and pipes
NodesAntinodesHarmonicsResonance
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