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Animation & Simulation Resources


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University of Colorado Boulders: PheT Interactive Simulations

Description: 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”.
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The Physics Classroom

Description: 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.
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Physlets

Description: 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
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Tip: select “Optics” on the top menu and browse available simulations.
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OPhysics

Description: 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

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Algodoo

Description: 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
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Level: Middle, high school, college 

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Optical Ray Tracer

Description: This simulation is a Java-based virtual optical bench that is accompanied by technical descriptions.

Audience: Students, teachers, faculty

Level: Middle, high school, college 

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