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Highlights: A set of brief readings introducing the basic principles of ray optics.

Abstract: These readings from the NEXUS/Physics wiki on ComPADRE gives a concise introduction to the basic principles of ray optics.

Resource Types: Student reading

Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.

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Edward Redish (he/him)

University of Maryland, College Park

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Physics Topics:

Optics > Geometrical Optics > Reflection - Curved Surfaces, Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Refraction - Flat Surfaces, Refractive Index, Straight Line Propagation, Thin Lens

Life Sciences Topics:

Medical Applications > Biomedical Imaging > Optical Imaging

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