Light & Optics

Retina

Ray Model of Light

Wave Model

Image

Beats

Interference Pattern

Monochromatic

Lens Converging/Convex

Diverging/Concave

Spectrum

Infrared

UltravioletVisible Light

Standing Waves

Focal PointFocal Length

Medium of Propagation

Wave Train

Wave Pulse

Amplitude

Frequency (f)

Wavelength ()

Wave Number (k)Period (T)

Wave speed (v)

Superposition

Constructive Interference

Destructive Interference

Node

Wave Packet

Wave Front

Propagation Direction

Wave Anatomy

Wave Descriptors

Real

InvertedUpright

Virtual Equations

ColorLight Behavior

ReflectionRefraction

Snell’s Law

DiffractionPrism

Diffraction Grating

v = fn = c/v

n1sin1= n2sin2 1/si+1/so=1/f

M=hi/ho=-si/so

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Crest

Trough

Displacement