Geometric and Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction
Analyzing the behavior of light through reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.
Key Questions
- Explain how the wave model of light explains the patterns seen in a double slit experiment.
- Analyze what variables affect the focal length and magnification of a compound lens system.
- Design how an engineer would use total internal reflection to design high speed fiber optic cables.
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