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• Tour the Spectrum - go on your own journey throught the electromagnetic spectrum!
• Electromagnetic Spectrum - an introduction to the spectrum. Part of the excellent Imagine the Universe site.
• Electromagnetic Spectrum - an encyclopedia of information.
• The Electromagnetic Spectrum - make sure you click on the spectrum for more details.

• Dual Nature of Matter and Light - a timeline of sorts that notes important milestones.
• Thomas Young - the man and his work.
• Double-slit Experiment - fascinating reading.
• Classic Two-Slit Experiment - simplistic explanation, but worth the visit just for the simulator!
• Young's Double Slit Experiment - use this applet to change the slit distance, screen distance, and wavelength.

• Quantum - a very good overview of the work leading to quantum theory.
• Einstein on the Photoelectric Effect - a very illuminating essay.
• Max Planck - all about the man.

Maxwell's Electromagnetic Theory - how can this be represented visually?

• Electromagnetic Radiation - a beautiful animation that allows you to manipulate several variables.
• Basic Electromagnetic Wave Properties - another good animation, this time two-dimensional.
• Propagation of Electromagnetic Wave - a beautiful representation.
• Electromagnetic Wave - yet another representation of EMR.
• James Clerk Maxwell - no animations here, but it seems appropriate to honour Maxwell by learning a bit more about his life. Also describes the original Maxwell prediction.

• Heinrich Rudolf Hertz - see the section on electromagnetic research, it's very good.
• Heinrich Rudolf Hertz - wow, what an amazing testament to the life of Hertz.

• Guglielmo Marconi - check out the section on transatlantic transmissions. See also the Invention of Radio.
• How Radio Works - when you're ready for the full story!
• Guglielmo Marconi: Radio Star - a wonderful essay.

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• Concave Mirrors - this lesson has multiple sections, make sure you visit them all.
• Convex Mirrors - again, multiple lessons, and they are all very good.
• Mirror Ray Tracing - clearly explains the proper technique.

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• Concave Spherical Mirrors - also includes an explanatory tutorial. Make sure you try the 3D version too!
• Convex Spherical Mirrors - also includes an explanatory tutorial. Make sure you try the 3D version too!
• Thin Lens (converging/diverging lens/mirrors) - this applet is not flashy, but works quite well.
• Virtual Optics Bench - a bit tough to control, but still works well.

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• How Fiber Optics Work - excellent set of pages, describes many applications.
• Optical Fiber - a fascinating read.
• History of Fiber Optics - very good reading.

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• Geometrical Construction of Ray Diagrams - wow, this simulator also displays the mathematics of the optics as well.
• Image Formation by Lenses - a very well written tutorial, make sure you visit all parts of the lesson.
• Ray Diagrams for Lenses - very concisely written, a good reference.

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• Atmospheric Diffraction - gorgeous colours of the sunrise.
• Diffraction Phenomena - a beautiful gallery on this page.

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• Virtual SEM Lab - operate your own scanning electron microscope! Downloadable for Mac OS X or Windows. Enjoy!
• Atomic Force Microscopy - a bit complicated, but powerful machine.
• Atomic Force Microscopy - explains all the details, take your time reading!
• Transmission Electron Microscopy - excellent article, explains TEM thoroughly.
• Scanning Electron Microscope - excellent article, explains SEM thoroughly.
• Scanning Electron Microscope - great gallery, and has movies to explain the function of the SEM.
• Virtual Scanning Electron Microscopy - nice little java SEM simulator.

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Relativistic Wavelength of an Electron - investigate the concept of the relativistic wavelength of an electron.

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