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This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants measure the diameter of human hair using diffraction. Participants learn about the diffraction of light on human hair and a thin metal wire, and then calculate the thickness of the hair and wire....

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants measure the focal length of a double convex or bi-convex (DCX) lens. The tracing of light rays by an infinite source through a DCX lens and applications of DCX lenses for improving human vision...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants measure the focal length of a bi-concave (DCV) lens. Information on how DCV lenses can correct human vision and other applications are highlighted. Equipment includes an LED flashlight,...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants measure the focal length of a Fresnel lens. Equipment includes an LED flashlight, flashlight holder, Fresnel lens, lens holder, measuring tape, pencil, and white sheet of paper. The video...

This 178-page textbook, developed by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), is intended for use in an introductory course on precision optics fabrication and photonics. This textbook could also be used for programs designed for retraining or updating the skills of...

This collection, provided by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), includes student outreach brochures for military personnel and Veterans. A brochure is included for the following United States military branches: the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. These brochures...

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the fourth of eight lectures in the Introduction to Photonics Video Series for Technologists. This video discusses properties of light. After viewing this lecture, viewers will be able to: understand the nature of optical materials...

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the first of eight lectures in the Introduction to Photonics Video Series for Technologists. This video discusses the nature and basic properties of light. An overview of frequency, wavelength, speed, refraction, and index of...

The ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, lasers and photonics technology, wind energy technology and the importance of mathematics are discussed. Technology being taught at community colleges, such as laser and...

This collection, provided by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), includes 32 newsletters titled OPEN Optics and Photonics Education News. This newsletter provides "photonics education news and resources for educators, students, graduates, and employers involved with...