Light

Advanced Light Source
How light is used to explore the world, from Advanced Light Source, a massive light-based research facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Colour (Poster)
A poster that explains the science of color in light, from the National Physical Laboratory in the UK.

Electromagnetic Spectrum
NASA's Imagine the Universe project explains how light is just one part of a larger spectrum of radiation.

Light (Poster)
A poster that explains the science of light, from the National Physical Laboratory in the UK.

Light and Color
Includes information on electromagnetic radiation, particle and wave theories of light, sources of visible light, the speed of light, reflection, diffraction, polarization, interference, temperature, and more. Follow these links to find biographies of major scientists and their discoveries and/or interactive Java applets to help students explore concepts. Source: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, Tallahassee

Light and Vision
Contains diagrams and equations on topics such as color, intensity, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarizing, and more. Sometimes, clicking on part of a diagram will reveal a more detailed diagram and explanation of the concept. Source: Rod Nave of Georgia State University’s Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.

Light Waves and Color
Three lessons on light from The Physics Classroom.

Star Light Star Bright
Clicking on “Catch the Wave” and following “next” links will lead you through an interactive lesson on light that includes information on the electromagnetic spectrum, waves, and the relationship between light and temperature. Source: Space Telescope Science Institute with the help of teachers.

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Last Updated: February 19, 2010