Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Timeline in Optics
A timeline from prehistory to modern days of advances in optics and related disciplines, and of the people responsible for them. The timeline is categorized into distinct spans of time, each accompanied by extensive information.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Optical Quantum Control
Explore an active area of research in optical physics: producing designer pulse shapes to achieve specific purposes, such as breaking apart a molecule.
Other
Spie: The International Society for Optical Engineering
The official website of SPIE, a professional organization for optical engineers. Contains links to career information, news about the industry, a technical library, and much more.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Arc Lamp
Invented decades before it could be used, the first type of electric light was so brilliant it was used for lighthouses and street lamps.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: 20/20 Vision
In this activity, students determine their own eyesight and calculate what a good average eyesight value for the class would be. Students learn about technologies to enhance eyesight and how engineers play an important role in the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Do Different Colors Absorb Heat Better?
Students test whether the color of a material affects how much heat it absorbs. Students will place an ice cube in a box made of colored paper (one box per color; white, yellow, red and black), which they will place in the sun. The...