Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ray Diagrams for Mirrors
Provides a discussion of curved mirrors and ray diagrams. Shows and explains the process of drawing a ray diagram to determine the image location, size, and orientation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Refraction of Light and Snell's Law
The meaning and cause of refraction--as well as Snell's law of refraction--are discussed. Includes an interactive problem-solving form in which visitors relate angles of refraction to the incident angle and the indices of refraction.
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Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Thick Lens Java Applet
An interactive Java applet which allows the user to investigate the path of light through a lens shape object. The shape of the object, the index of refraction of the material, and the location of the incident rays can be altered.
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University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms
This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rendering: Ready to Dive Into Some Math?
In this lesson we are going to explore the most fundamental calculation a ray tracer performs: ray object intersection. It also lists information you need to know before you start this lesson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Welcome to Rendering!
In this topic we are going to explore how pixels are painted by solving systems of linear equations. It includes two lessons: Lesson 1: Rendering 101 (Grades 5+) and Lesson 2: Mathematics of Rendering (Grades 9+).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ray Tracing
This 7-question interactive quiz, students practice ray tracing by finding a ray that hits a specific target.