What is Optics?
Learn more about optics, the science of light, a branch of physics describing how light behaves and interacts with matter.
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What is Optics?
Learn more about optics, the science of light, a branch of physics describing how light behaves and interacts with matter.

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Experiments that will help you understand the physics of light and show you how to manipulate light and color.

Other Resources
Additional resources to continue learning about optics and photonics.