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Different Wavelengths of Light in Particle View
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Trapping Light: An Infinite Source of Energy?
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Why does light change direction when entering a new medium?
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Protons, Photons, and ionic states of matter with one type
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Cause of interference pattern in the Michelson Interferometer.
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Snell's Law and the particle model for light
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Can Negative Speed of Light Allow Time Travel?
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Curved Diffraction - Explaining Why Light Behaves So
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Laser Split Into Camera Lens Pattern: What is it?
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Is it necessary to talk about photons when discussing interference in light?
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Light Reflection between Mirrors: Facts & Myths
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Why Do Bright Lights Have Rays
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Index of Refraction: Find Coating & Thickness for 600nm Wavelength
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Physics of laser pointer attachments: stars, butterflies, etc.
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Natural magnification(special circumstances)
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Question: atomic polarizability (Purcell book)
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Supersonic Flight: How Does Speed Impact Lift?
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Light in medium, time gets affected?
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Thin Film Interference and phasing
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Why might light from distant galaxies not reach us?
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Why Does Light Travel Through Glass But Not Opaque Objects?
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Explanation of light refraction
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Photoelectric Effect: Wave or Particle?
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Optical Properties of Materials presentation
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Why don't metals polarize light on reflection
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How is white light made up of all the colours in visible light?
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One-Way Mirror Ball: Can it Collect Light?
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Can Pulsing White Light Reveal Its Component Colors?
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Laser Incident to Surface Perpendicularly
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Voltmeter to Measure Light Intensity
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How does refraction really work
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