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This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants calculate the total reflectance from an optical window of finite thickness. Equipment includes a red laser diode module, laser holder, optical block, cardboard, a ruler, protractor, pencil, and...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. This lab explores the basics of semiconductor laser diodes. The construction fixture of the diode, the focusing optics that collimate a diverging beam, and laser safety are highlighted. Equipment includes a red laser...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. This lab explores simple periscopes, which are optical systems used in marine settings. The experiment provides a real-world example of the refraction and reflection of light, as well as the use of lenses, prisms, and...

This 36-page resource, developed by the National Center of Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), is one of three modules that cover spectroscopy and environmental monitoring. This module "covers spectroscopic techniques, pollution, common pollution problems, laser-based gas sensing, global...

This 39-page resource, developed by the National Center of Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), is one of three modules that cover spectroscopy and environmental monitoring. This module "covers general and specific types of spectroscopy, an overview of common spectroscopic instruments, remote...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants pass white light through a diffraction to separate and view all colors of the light spectrum. Participants learn about the order of colors in the light spectrum and different types of spectra...

These educational resources are provide by the Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers and are intended to introduce the fields of optics and photonics into the classroom. Information is provided on ETOP - Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, Education Outreach Grants, Hands-On...

This list of resources, assembled by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), contains "lesson plans, activities, demonstrations, and free materials to provide resources for educators, parents, and students." Lessons are broken down into eight categories: Science of Light...

This 45-page booklet, published by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), provides information about photonics technicians by examining the lives of 34 technicians that were inducted into the Photonics Alumni Council for Technicians (PACT). "PACT members are nominated by...

This 35-page booklet, published by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), provides information about photonics technicians by examining the lives of 24 technicians that were inducted into the Photonics Alumni Council for Technicians (PACT). "PACT members are nominated by...