Light is everywhere. It has fascinated humankind since ancient times. Today, optics—the science of light—is behind many technologies, from cameras and eyeglasses to lasers and fiber-optic internet. In this semilab, you will learn that there are way more colors in the rainbow than seven, how to measure the width of a human hair with a laser and a ruler, and how scientists detect collisions of distant black holes.
Physics
Physics of Light: From Rainbows to Black Holes
Difficulty level:
Introductory