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The Camera (Physics of Technology Series)

Covers geometrical optics of thin lenses (with principal ray diagrams), magnification, refraction, and compound lenses. The module has no prerequisites and is suitable for use as an "entry” module. A slightly modified Polaroid camera is the only special apparatus necessary. Part of the Physics of Technology program, a 27-module introduction to physics at a pre-calculus level. The American Institute of Physics coordinated this program in the 1970s, with modules created by Florissant Valley Community College, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the State University of New York at Binghamton, and TERC. From the Instructor’s Manual : The subject matter of the Camera module is geometrical optics, which is typically treated in the second semester. However, the module may be used at any point in a course, since it has no physics prerequisites. The module emphasizes: real and virtual image formation by various apertures and lenses; refraction of light; focal points, focal planes, focal lengths, and lateral magnification for converging lenses; and chromatic and spherical aberrations. The technique of image determination from a Lateral Magnification principal ray diagram is introduced. The pr

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