Animation & Simulation Resources
University of Colorado Boulders: PheT Interactive SimulationsDescription: This website offers a great variety of simulations on multiple STEM topics. Some of the available simulations in optics are: geometrical optics, bending light, lasers, blackbody spectrum, vision, molecules and light, optical tweezers, photoelectric effect, wave interference neon lights and other discharge lamps, and others.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college Tip: select “Physics” and then topics “Sound and Waves”,” Quantum Phenomena”, “Light and Radiation”. |
The Physics ClassroomDescription: This website offers tutorials, simulations, videos, gif animation, concept builders (problem-based learning) in many areas of physics.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college Tip: In each product category (tutorials, simulations, etc.), browse and select optics-related topics. |
PhysletsDescription: This website offers a lot of simulations to help students with illustration, exploration, and problem solving in physics.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college Tip: select “Optics” on the top menu and browse available simulations. |
OPhysicsDescription: This website hosts over 20 interactive simulations explaining color mixing, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and more.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college |
AlgodooDescription: Free 2D-simulation software from Algoryx Simulation AB designed in a playful, cartoony manner. Students can explore physics, build inventions, design games or experiment. A few simulations in optics (mirrors, reflection, rainbows, refraction, lens maker equation, etc. are available.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college |
Optical Ray TracerDescription: This simulation is a Java-based virtual optical bench that is accompanied by technical descriptions.
Audience: Students, teachers, faculty Level: Middle, high school, college |