Topics 9-12
Topic 9: Electromagnetic Waves
Topic 10: Interference of Light
Interference of waves (animations)
Path difference/overlapping waves: Sheet | Explanation
Simulation: Interference of Waves (water, sound, light)
Video: Young's Double Slit Experiment
Double Slit Interference Derivation
Optical Disc Animation: 2D | 3D (Internet Explorer only)
Video: How Far Can Legolas See? (diffraction)
Topic 11: Photons
Topic 12: Wave Behaviour of Particles
Davisson-Germer Experiment Simulation
Video: Double Slit Experiment (the last part about the observer is misleading though, ignore it)
Video: Interference of a single photon
Learning Expectations
Learning Flowcharts
Practice and formative tests
Formative test (Topic 9): Questions | Solutions | Self-Assessment
Formative test (Topic 10): Questions | Solutions | Self-Assessment
Formative test (Topic 11&12): Questions | Solutions | Self-Assessment
Revision
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White light spread into a rainbow