Optics: The Science of Light

Light isn’t just something we see—it moves like waves and acts like particles, unveiling some of nature’s most fascinating mysteries. In this semilab, we will explore the principles of geometric optics by learning how light will reflect, refract, and focus using lenses and mirrors. We will dive into wave optics to study interference, diffraction, and polarization, and we will examine how lasers work. Using professional optical equipment, we will conduct experiments that demonstrate these exciting concepts in real time. By the end of our journey, we will have experienced firsthand how light is harnessed for precise measurements and even computing. Get ready to bend, split, and control light like a true scientist!