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Peer reviewedNussbaum, Allen – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Presents a ray-tracing procedure based on some ideas of Herzberger and the matrix approach to geometrical optics. This method, which can be implemented on a programmable pocket calculator, applies to any conic surface, including paraboloids, spheres, and planes. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedOlson, Donald; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1990
Discusses making a computer-simulated rainbow using principles of physics, such as reflection and refraction. Provides BASIC program for the simulation. Appends a program illustrating the effects of dispersion of the colors. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDavis, J. F.; Greenslade, T. B., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1991
A model of the phenomenon of the desert mirage is presented using Snell's Law and simple programing techniques. Optical trajectories predicted by the model are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education
