written by
Michael Davidson and
Kenneth R. Spring
published by
the Olympus America, Inc. and
the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
This item is a introductory tutorial relating to wave-particle duality in the behavior of light. It traces the early history of light refraction theory, from Huygens' 18th century work through the classic double slit experiment and studies using cross-polarizing filters. Also included are four related interactive Java simulations exploring how particles and waves behave when refracted, diffracted, and reflected. This item is part of a larger collection of materials on optics and microscopy developed by the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Florida State University.
M. Davidson and K. Spring, Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave? (Olympus America, Inc., Center Valley, 2002), WWW Document, (http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html).
Davidson, M., & Spring, K. (2003, August 1). Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Retrieved September 7, 2010, from Olympus America, Inc.: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html
Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., August 1, 2003. http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html (accessed 7 September 2010).
Davidson, Michael, and Kenneth R. Spring. Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?. Center Valley: Olympus America, Inc., 2002. 1 Aug. 2003. 7 Sep. 2010 <http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/particleorwave.html>.
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Author = "Michael Davidson and Kenneth R. Spring",
Title = {Molecular Expressions: Light: Particle or a Wave?},
Publisher = {Olympus America, Inc.},
Volume = {2010},
Number = {7 September 2010},
Month = {August 1, 2003},
Year = {2002}
}
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