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Nathan Zhang

at The Institute of Optics, Univ. of Rochester

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2023 Open Access

Developing a classroom system to visualize wave optics phenomena

Edward Herger, Isabella Feraca, Arabella Meacham-Snyder, Geva Ozeri, Samuel Stoogenke, Nathan Zhang

Proceedings Volume 12723, 1272307 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2665952

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Design and modelling, Visualization, Plane waves, Human-machine interfaces, Visual optics, Prototyping, Computer programming, Cameras, Physics

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While mathematical analysis of wave physics involves Complex algebra and beyond, waves are also very familiar objects in everyday life. The Wave Optics Visualizer is a water basin with a unique wave generating device that takes advantage of the familiar water wave to produce and visualize a wide range of wave physics phenomena. Many visually interesting demonstrations can be produced and these can also be directly related to classroom themes for multiple academic levels. The device is carefully designed to perform its main functions as well as to be portable and connectable to classroom technology for use in classrooms and other locations for demonstration. The Wave Optics Visualizer is based on a rolling cart with three main systems; the water transfer system, the wave generator and the visualization system. The water transfer system allows water to fill the basin as well as to be easily drained to a holding tank for transportation. The wave generator is a computer controlled array of sixteen independent actuators, programming allows multiple wave interactions to be produced. Finally, the visualization system consists of a machine vision camera and LED illumination, this system allows excellent wave visibility and the ability to freeze or slow the observation by matching the camera frame rate to the wave frequency. The Wave Optics Visualizer provides an effective and portable tool for demonstrating and teaching the complicated phenomena of wave physics.

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