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Reconstructing an image out of a white surface light information.
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Simple (?) question regarding reflection of light
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X-ray to Microwave fluorescence
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Optics - Obtaining structure of an object using a laser
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Double Slit Diffraction Problem
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Derivation of waveguide condition for two light rays
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Using solar cell as a power laser meter
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Difference between spin and helicity for a photon
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Refraction-Speed difference at different wavelengths
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Is refractive index on each side of the parallelepiped the same?
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Light Wave & Air Molecule Interaction: Question
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Why is light attenuation not linear?
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Laser focal point manipulation
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Is it possible to partially reflect microwaves as we can do with light?
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Do photons pass through each other?
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Can light travel as a longitudinal wave?
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Calculating the Frequency of White Light
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Measuring the Wavelength of Light
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Four-Level Laser System: Why Less Energy?
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Polarization state conventions
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Light ray simulator? Snell's law/refraction
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Fresnel Equations and Snells Law
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Jones Vector of Linear Polarization
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How do charges in a wall cancel out incoming electromagnetic waves?
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Asking for guidance on the physics of light spectrum
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Does light continue to travel through space after its source is removed?
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Confusion regarding Standing Waves and Reflection resulting in Phase Change
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Assigning a Size to Particles and Strings: From Planck Scale to the Universe
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How can we make invisible lights visible?
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Exploring Gas Temperature Measurement with Infrared Laser Technology
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Relationship between elements and speed of light
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Lightening & Lightening conductors
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How does light interference occur when EM radiation interacts with itself?
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Please explain the appearance of a laser
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Why can light go through some matter but not other matter?
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Is There a Difference Between Positive and Negative Charge Light?
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Is the Momentum of EM Radiation Influencing Electron Behavior?
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Evaporation of water from non polar surfaces
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Can anyone explain? [how image is formed in a mirror]
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What Makes Sunlight's Spectrum Superior to Flashlight Light?
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Asymmetric transmission of Infrared
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Is the Existence of an Antiparticle of Photon Possible in the Cosmos?
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Microscope magnification with camera
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Unraveling Diffraction: Understanding Variable Relationships
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Light coming straight from an object not affected by Polarizer?
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The Power of Circulating Light: Optical Force Explained
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Dispersion of light through a prism and block, changing the incident angle
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Why Does a Wave Reflect with Double Amplitude at a Free End?
Oct 16, 2014
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Is the Velocity of Light Undefined?
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How many times does a atom excitate when light shines onto it?
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How do i calculate this -- Using numerous parabolic mirrors to focus light
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Off-Axis Mirror Collimated Beam Contour
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Why angle of incidence equal to angle of reflection
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Linear Component of Polarization - Mathematical transformation
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What if photons were not particles at all?
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Absorption of light in a mirror
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Light & Image: Understand Absorption Effects
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Understanding Lightning: Causes of Ionisation and its Impact on Atmosphere
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Modeling index of refraction of dilute gases
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Lightning & Uranium: Evidence of Abundance?
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Measurement of irradiance of 2 beam interference
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How to observe Fresnel diffraction at home?
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Bi-directional transport of light
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Optimizing Refractive Index for Bright and Even Side Glow in Solid Core Object
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Image seen by human eye through a convex lens
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Thin film interference and anti-reflective coating
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Goldstein Mechanics example motion of one particle in polar coordinates
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Very small holographic laser projectors and diffraction.
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Can a photon have mass when travelling through a medium?
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Seeing Beyond: How the Brain Creates 3D Image
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Why does a phase shift occur on reflection?
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Why do different types of lenses have different effects on image size and focus?
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Van Cittert Zernike Theorem and associated Optical phenomenon
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Difference between optical and geometrical length in optical path
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Refraction of light in denser medium
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Circular polarization phase difference
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What Lenses Are Needed for Minimal Movement and Infinity Focus?
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The masking effect of the sky scattering of visible light
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Optical Transfer Function of a microscope
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What is the refractive index of asphalt and its relation to polarization?
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Measuring refractive index of water
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Interpreting Young's Light Interference Data: Can You Help Me Clear My Doubts?
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How can a photon exists on its own without a mass?
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Photon that "fits" into its schwarzschild radius
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Does light reflect if incident exactly at critical angle ?
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Domino Effect and Light: A Non-Physicist's Curiosity Answered"
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What happens to a wave when it encounters interference?
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Collimating a Monochromatic Beam of Light
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Are Photons Particles or Waves?
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Reaction force direction during reflection
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Effect of combining two source of light
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Radio Wave Propagation: Effects of Metal Objects
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Wave reflection in Closed End Wind Instrument
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Maximization of wave interference
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How Should We Calculate Sound Wave Superposition Intensity?
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Is 299,792,458 m/s really the max speed of light
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Does anyone know of a simple eye simulator? (geometrical optics)
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What happens to light after interference?
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How Does Polarization Change Upon Reflection and Refraction?
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