Optics Calculators

EDA, Incorporated

Optics Calculators

Specialties

What is Engineering?

Engineering vs Physics

Calculators

Calculations

Helpful Sites

Other Links

Engineering Sites

Computer Sites

Engineering Groups

Optics

Color | Holograms
Lasers

Mirrors, Lenses, Prisms
Optical Sciences & Eng

Photoelectric Effect
Rainbows

Color

WHY THINGS HAVE COLOR (JAVAAPPLET) - D. Yaron, D. Lange, J, Chalecki & S. C. Ulrich, Jr., Department of Chemistry, Carneigie Mellon University "... Here, the particle- in-a-box model of quantum mechanics is placed in a context of light absorption by materials...." For more information see Applets; The Irydium Project or Carnegie Mellon Chemistry

Back

Holograms

HOLOGRAM FORMULA CALCULATOR (JAVA APPLET) - A. Fields "This project consists of a Java-based hologram formula calculator, using the grating equation (sine-theta equation) and the 1/R equation." For more information see Holo Projects or Adam's Home Page

Back

Lasers

VIRTUAL LASER LAB - Department of Physics, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada Multimedia Interactive (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. Includes: Static and Live Images; Review system operation manuals; Use the VLL simulators to hone your experimental skills; Execute an actual experiment from the VLL optics table (Holographic Diffraction Grating; Multi-Slit Interference & Diffraction; Single-Slit Diffraction; Periscope Exploration etc.). For more information see Sensor Interfacing and Virtual Instrumentation or the Department of Physics

Back

Mirrors, Lenses, Prisms

LIGHT AND OPTICS - PHYSICS OF (JAVA APPLETS) - S. Hershfield, Department of Physics, University of Florida Multimedia Course (Text & Images). For more information see Physics 2: PHY3054; Teaching and Courses or the Department of Physics

Applets include

Planar Mirror

Concave Mirror

Convex Mirror

Converging Lens

Diverging Lens

OPTICS (JAVA APPLET) - W. Christian, Department of Physics, Davidson College, North Carolina "This applet allows users to simulate standard optic elements (lens, mirror, dielectrics, sources, apertures) and observe the ways that light rays propagate through these elements." For more information see Optics; Physlets; WebPhysics or the Department of Physics

OPTICS (JAVA APPLETS) - Clyde Virtual University, University of Strathclyde, Glascow, U.K. "...The text, diagrams and equations are complemented by a series of Java Applets which will allow you to alter the lenses and rays in order to see the theory in action. ..." For more information see CVU MSc Projects; CVU Lecture Theatre or Clyde Virtual University

Some examples include

Total Internal Reflection

Aberrations

PARAXIAL LENS DESIGN: BETA 2.1 (JAVA APPLET) - C.E.M. Strauss, Chemical Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory "Graphical user inteface positons lenses and computes gaussian beam ray trace." For more information see Charlie E.M. Strauss's Page or the Chemical Science and Technology Division

THIN LENS: CONVERGING/DIVERGING LENS (JAVA APPLET) - Fu-Kwun Hwang, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan "Demonstrates properties of lenses." For more information see National Taiwan Normal University

VIRTUAL OPTICAL TABLE (JAVA APPLETS) - D. Marks, Internet Education Initiative, Optical Society of America, University of Illinois Student Chapter "A tabletop on which lenses, curved mirrors, prisms, and lasers can be experimented with." For more information see Optical Society of America, University of Illinois Student Chapter

Examples from over '12' applets include

Total Internal Reflection

Optical Fiber

Stable Cavities

Telescopes

Back

Optical Sciences & Engineering

CALCULATORS FOR IR, VISIBLE, X-RAY OPTICAL DESIGN & X-RAY SPECTRA - Optical Metrology Laboratory, Advanced Light Source (ALS), Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Calculators & Software; Optical Metrology Laboratory or the Advanced Light Source (ALS)

Some examples include

Gaussian Laser Beam Parameters

Monochromator Parameters

Grating Diffraction Efficiency: Simple scalar theory, near normal incidence

Grating Diffraction Efficiency: Includes polarization with various materials

ELECTRO OPTICAL CALCULATORS AND CONVERSIONS - Electro Optical Insdustries, Inc. For more information see Electro Optical Insdustries, Inc.

Some examples from over "12" calculators include

Irradiance Conversion

Illuminance Conversion

Luminance Conversion

MATHEMATICA, MATHSCRIPT & LIVE GRAPHICS 3D - J.C. Wyant, Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see James C. Wyant's Home Page or LiveGraphics3D Home Page

Some examples from over '7' interactive calculators include

Seidel Aberration Wavefront Maps and Profiles

Zernike Polynomials

Fresnel Diffraction of Circular Aperture

OPTICS ONLINE (JAVA APPLET) - B. Michel, Astrophysikalisches Institut und Universitäts-Sternwarte Jena, Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Germany) VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Welcome to Bernhard Michel's Homepage!

Back

Photoelectric Effect

PHOTOELECTRIC (JAVA APPLET) - M. Vershinin VERY EXTENSIVE. "This applet is supposed to teach a person about the basics of photoelectric effect." For more information see M. Vershinin's Home Page

Back

Rainbows

PHYSICS OF A RAINBOW - Ku-Kwun Hwang, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan "The most charming example of chromatic dispersion is a rainbow." For more information see Virtual Physics Laboratory (Java Applets)

Back

Company Profile

EDA, Incorporated provides quality-engineering services on time, on schedule and within budget. EDA, Inc. is able to do this by performing the work correctly the first time. We accept the most challenging problems and look forward to working with the client as a team member. EDA believes that the client should be an active participant in the work process to ensure that the product is commensurate with client expectations and is delivered within schedule and budget constraints.

EDA, Inc. belongs to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Society of Instrument Control Engineers, Society of Professional Engineers (ISA) and the American Nuclear Society (ANS).

For more information on EDA, Incorporated services, please contact Client Service Manager at:

Client Service Manager

EDA, Inc.

6397 True Lane

Springfield, VA 22150

or email the Client Service Manager at SiteManager@edasolutions.com .

Contact Information

Telephone: Virginia Office (703) 313-9138
Postal address: 6397 True Lane
Springfield, Va 22150
Electronic mail: General Information: Site Manager@edasolutions.com