Light was long considered to be a wave, exhibiting the phenomenon of interference in which ripples like those in water waves ...

The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE physics students studying convex and concave lenses, real and virtual images, magnification and colour. If you struggled with the quiz, don't panic ...

The study, "Color astrophotography with a 100 mm-diameter f/2 polymer flat lens," appears in Applied Physics Letters. This technology could transform astrophotography imaging systems, especially in ...

The first telescopes refracted light, and today reflectors dominate, but there is a third way to make light focus, and it ...

A revolutionary immersive mixed reality experience called "Quantum Lens" that uses a state-of-the art Apple Vision Pro ...

The Physics major provides knowledge of the physical concepts that are basic to the laws of nature, and the ability to use these fundamental concepts to answer questions and solve real problems.

Making a traditional glass lens requires a lot of experience, skill, and patience grinding a piece of glass to the required shape, and is not for the casual experimenter. Making a glass Fresnel ...