Teaching About Geometric Optics: Student Edition

Teaching About Geometric Optics guides physics teachers to help students develop a foundational understanding of geometric optics. The cornerstone of photonics systems, geometric optics have applications in a wide range of industries including technology, medical, and military sectors. This book covers the basics of light propagation, reflection and refraction, and the use of simple optical elements such as mirrors, prisms, lenses, and optical fibers.

 

Key elements include:

 

• 46 activities on geometric optics, covering a wide range of topics

• Easy implementation, with a copy-ready student sheet and teacher notes included

• References to appropriate Next Generation Science Standards

Physics educators and teachers in other science disciplines will find this book to be an invaluable resource to teach the fundamentals. Teaching About Geometric Optics is for use with introductory college and high school students.