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Physical Optics: The Wave Nature of Light Unit PlanPhysical Optics: The Wave Nature of Light Unit Plan
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Physical Optics: The Wave Nature of Light

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Students are introduced to the wave nature of light. In groups, they discuss Young's experiment and how diffraction and interference demonstrate the wave nature of light. Using examples, they show constructive and destructive interference and discover how anti-reflective coatings work.

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optics

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optics, science
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11th - 12th
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Science
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