RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 4

RealTime Physics is a series of introductory laboratory modules that use computer data acquisition tools (microcomputer-based lab or MBL tools) to help students develop important physics concepts while acquiring vital laboratory skills. Besides data acquisition, computers are used for basic mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulations.

There are 4 RealTime Physics modules: Module 1: Mechanics, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, Module 3: Electricity and Magnetism, and Module 4: Light and Optics.

Lab 1: Introduction to Light 1

Lab 2: Reflection and Refraction of Light 17

Lab 3: Geometrical Optics—Lenses 33

Lab 4: Geometrical Optics—Mirrors 53

Lab 5: Polarized Light 75

Lab 6: Waves of Light 91

Appendix A: RealTime Physics Light and Optics Experiment Configuration Files 107

David R. Sokoloff is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 4: Light and Optics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.