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Interference and Diffraction of Light: Why Waves Make Patterns

14 Jun 2026

See how light waves interfere and diffract with four interactive simulations — Young's double slit, single-slit diffraction, and diffraction gratings explained.

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Lens Formula Visualiser

26 Apr 2026

Interactive ray diagram for the thin lens formula — adjust focal length and object distance to see real and virtual image formation for convex and concave lenses.

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What is a Mirage?

20 Apr 2026

Why do roads look wet on hot days? The atmospheric optics of inferior mirages, superior mirages, and Fata Morgana — real physics, not illusions.

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How Do 3D Glasses Work?

12 Jan 2018

Polarization, anaglyph filters, and active shutters — the physics of stereoscopic vision.

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