I need a topic about light, waves or color

AI Thread Summary
Optics students are seeking contemporary topics for a paper related to light, waves, or color. Suggestions include exploring the application of thin films in modern technology, such as solar panels and lenses, which are still being innovated. Additionally, NASA's ongoing experiments in optics may provide intriguing avenues for research. The focus should be on current applications or well-established principles in the field of optics. Engaging with these topics can yield a compelling and relevant paper.
warfreak131
Messages
186
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



In my optics class, we have an paper to write that has to be an extension of something we've done in class. I can't list everything we've done, but it's probably safe to assume that we've covered it if it has to do with optics.

I want to do something relevant to today, an optical topic that is currently being applied in new ways. If not, then something else well established.

Thanks!

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution

 
Physics news on Phys.org
If it's interesting for you, you could try writing on how thin films are used today and the principles behind them. Scientists are still creating novel thin films for solar panels, lenses etc.
I also know NASA is experimenting with many optics topics, you could take a look and see if anything looks promising. Just an idea ;)
 
TL;DR Summary: I came across this question from a Sri Lankan A-level textbook. Question - An ice cube with a length of 10 cm is immersed in water at 0 °C. An observer observes the ice cube from the water, and it seems to be 7.75 cm long. If the refractive index of water is 4/3, find the height of the ice cube immersed in the water. I could not understand how the apparent height of the ice cube in the water depends on the height of the ice cube immersed in the water. Does anyone have an...
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
Back
Top