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This website offers a great variety of simulations on multiple STEM topics. Some of the available simulations in optics are: geometrical optics, bending light, lasers, blackbody spectrum, vision, molecules and light, optical tweezers, photoelectric effect, wave interference neon lights and other discharge lamps, and others.
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This website offers tutorials, simulations, videos, gif animation, concept builders (problem-based learning) in many areas of physics.
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This website offers a lot of simulations to help students with illustration, exploration, and problem solving in physics.
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This website hosts over 20 interactive simulations explaining color mixing, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and more.
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Free 2D-simulation software from Algoryx Simulation AB designed in a playful, cartoony manner. Students can explore physics, build inventions, design games or experiment. A few simulations in optics (mirrors, reflection, rainbows, refraction, lens maker equation, etc. are available.
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This simulation is a Java-based virtual optical bench that is accompanied by technical descriptions.