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Wave interference

Java applet showing constructive and destructive interference between two longitudinal waves, the wavelength and amplitude of each of which can be altered by the user.

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http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/applets/fourier.html

Photo Effect

The site is an interactive page to study the photoelectric effect on different materials (sodium, cesium and silver) by changing the wavelength and the intensity of the light.

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http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp//kap28/PhotoEffect/photo.htm

Three Dimensional Wave 1

A Java applet of a wave where you can adjust its wavelength, frequency, and amplitude by clicking on the drop down list in the upper left corner, and then selecting one of the choices which appear.

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http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/waves/wave3d1/wave3d1.htm
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Brehmsstrahlung Radiation

Detailed description of Bremsstrahlung, includes a graph illustrating intensity/wavelength relationship. Part of a larger site which includes many definitions and links.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/quantum/xrayc.html#c1

Diffraction of light

Historical background and online tutorials on diffraction in which you can vary wavelength and aperture width, and see the results as wave fronts, and as an intensity graph. Explanations include the ...

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http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/diffractionhome.html

Doppler shift

An explanation of Doppler shift, which occurs when the light emitted by a moving star for example changes wavelength (known as redshift or blueshift).

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http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/YBA/M31-velocity/Doppler-shift-2.html
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Ultraviolet

The region just below the visible in wavelength is called the near ultraviolet. It is absorbed very strongly by most solid substances, and even absorbed appreciably by air.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/ems3.html#c3
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Wien's Displacement Law

Describes Wien's Displacement Law and the relationship between wavelength and temperature for black body radiation.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/wien.html#c1

Interference of Light Waves

Animated diagrams of two superposing transverse waves and their resultant. Wavelength, phase and amplitude are adjustable. Uses the word "interference" instead of "superposition".

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http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/lightandcolor/interferencehome.html

Interference between two waves (point source)

This java applet let you play with two point sources and watch the effect of interference. Wavelength can be changed and path length is shown.

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http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=15
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