This unit of instruction presents a laboratory-oriented course which relates the sources and behaviors of light to man's control and uses of light. Successful completion of Algebra I and Plane Geometry is strongly recommended as indicators of success. The course is recommended if the student plans further studies in science, optical technology, or…

The purpose of this book is to help both communicator and viewer to attain a degree of emotional literacy and sophistication in media aesthetics that will allow both to judge a television program or film with sureness and confidence. Specifically, the book describes the basic aesthetic elements and principles of sight, motion, and sound in film…

Nuffield Secondary Science is a set of tested materials from which teachers can prepare courses for students in grades 9-11 (approximately) who do not intend to major in science. The materials are designed for British secondary schools but are adaptable for other countries. The Teachers' Guide to the entire set of Themes is described in SE 015 440…

Describes some alternate theories to the big bang theory, such as Ellis' static universe with its two centers, and Dirac's large number hypothesis and his unified field theory. (GA)

Describes some of the discussion, correspondances and assumptions of Heisenberg. Includes clarifying and defending his explanation of the anomalous Zeeman Effect to the Quantum Physicists of his time. (GA)

Discusses the instruction of lens optics, object and image distances, radius of curvatures, and indexes of refraction. (SL)

Describes a device for measuring the absorption of radiation for a quantitative analysis chemistry laboratory course. (SL)

Describes a simple experiment to verify the reflectivity equations of Fresnel and for measurement of optical constants. (SL)

Describes an experiment demonstrating the frustration of totally reflected visible light. (SL)

Presents and analyzes excerpts from an interview with one student to determine his conceptions of light (including the nature of light and of optical systems). Implications for instruction include taking students' initial beliefs seriously, approaching issues through actual experiences, and using intelligible, plausible, and fruitful…

Measurement of the brightness of moonlight by comparison with lamp-light from a low wattage light bulb is an elementary project in astronomy which illustrates scientific principles for the freshman level. Two methods used for the comparison (shadow brightness method and grease spot method) are explained, with suggestions and expected answers. (DH)

Suggests several techniques for using large parabolic detectors (radio and television dishes) to reinforce principles of physics. Includes discussions of: (1) electromagnetic rays, (2) angles of incidence/reflection, and (3) mathematical derivation of focus location. (DH)

Considers the thermodynamic limitation to the efficiency with which light energy can be converted into work, indicating that no single chemical system converting solar energy into useful work can be very efficient. Also indicates that if solar energy is absorbed as heat for heating purposes, it is almost completely used. (JN)

Presents a semiclassical description of the interaction between a free atom and a weak optical field under conditions of either a stimulated emission or a stimulated absorption resonance. (MLH)

Henri Matisse painted "Open Window, Collioure" in the summer of 1905, when he and Andre Derain worked together in Collioure (France), a small Mediterranean fishing port near the Spanish border. This teaching guide discusses the painting "Open Window, Collioure" and Matisse's use of light and vibrant color. The guide provides…