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Web LinksUNIT 4: LIGHT AND GEOMETRIC OPTICSChapter 11: Optical Instruments
11.1 Lens Cameras and Photography Troubleshooting and Repair of Electronic Flash Units and Strobe Lights Page (389, 11.1C ) Don Klipstein's Web Site, a private site, has this page on the fundamentals of flash technologies. It includes circuit designs, safety, variables and controls. The site is detailed and is designed for hobbyists. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki in Finland as this site dedicated to posting electronic flash information. It is highly informative, extensive and thorough. An Examination Of The Flash Circuitry In A Disposable Camera Page (389, 11.1c ) The University of Washington's course on consumer electronics includes this page on Flash technology prepared as a report by students. The page includes a brief explanation, circuit diagrams and calculations of discharge potentials. The report was written by Israel Hsu, Elger Matthes and Gregory Katz.
The Space Telescope Science Site Page (401, #6 ) The Space Telescope Science Institute Web site with a variety of educational and technical pages on the Hubble Space telescope. The site is fairly extensive with up to date information on the Hubble telescope and its uses/discoveries.
Operate the Hubble telescope, turn it, aim it or study various parts. This 3D simulation from theSpace Telescope Science Institute allows you to explore the Hubble and its parts.Operate the Hubble telescope, turn it, aim it or study various parts. This 3D simulation from the Space Telescope Science Institute allows you to explore the Hubble and its parts. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hubble Page (401, #6 ) Discovery Online's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hubble Homepage. The latest news on the Hubble space telescope. Authoritative, informative and includes a link for a live feed from the telescope.
The official Hubble Space Telescope Project Web site from NASA. It provides information on Hubble's machinery/technology, servicing missions, project news, and an image gallery. Network Cybernetics: Hubble Space Telescope Resources Page (401, #6 ) Network Cybernetics Corporation homepage for Hubble Space Telescope Resources. Here you will find information on various topics related to the Hubble Space Telescope including books, biographies, technical and fun links. Great starting point for your research.
Newton's Apple: OMNIMAX Page (405, #4 ) A brief description of how OMNIMAX systems work with some guidance for further research is described on this page from Newton's Apple. Browse the site for the information you require.
A link to the How Stuff Works Web site. The page displays the results of a search using the key word IMAX. Try searching using OMNIMAX. OMNIMAX Theatres Page (405, #4 ) The Oregon Museum of Science Online has produced this brief explanation of the technology of OMNIMAX theaters. Explore the internal links for more information. Links are also provided to the IMAX home page.
Antenna, Mixer, and Electronics Technologies for the NASA Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) Page (407, #2 ) A NASA-hosted, government website, with reliable and authoritative information on the applications of optical filter technology. The site has a particular focus on the space industry but is an excellent source of basic information.
Scientific American article on camera autofocus systems. The article provides working knowledge of the process and technology. It includes detailed diagrams of sensor/lens systems.
From Kodak, this series of "mini-lessons" on taking better pictures includes a description of lenses, filters and other tools of the trade for good photography. The site uses both text and graphics to illustrate the points it makes. 3M: Polarizing Filters Page (408, C1 ) 3M corporate website on polarizing filters, their applications and uses in optical technologies. Click the links on the page to find out about each of the topics.3M corporate website on polarizing filters, their applications and uses in optical technologies. Click the links on the page to find out about each of the topics.
An Indiana University Pennsylvania site describing the degrees in Electro-Optics. This site includes a brief list of the types of careers available. Use these as keywords in career information site searches. Chester F. Carlson Centre for Imaging Science Page (408, C1 ) From the Rochester Institute of Technology, a description of courses for graduate work in careers related to optics. The focus is on medical technologies giving a brief description of the courses available and the requirements needed to succeed.
Scientific American: Radiotelescopes Page (411, #25 ) This page displays the results of a search for "radiotelescope" on the Scientific American website. There are approximately 40 articles accessible through the links which deal with the applications of radio-telescopes in modern astronomy.
A private website providing general information on the technology behind the IMAX system. The site's author is not known but the site is based on information available from IMAX. What We Do: A Gentle Introduction to Optical Design Page (417, #41 ) A design perspective on the problems associated with manufacturing lenses. This page describes the problems and solutions available in lens design. The site is produced by Optical Research Associates, a corporate entity in optical engineering.
From Keywords.com, a listing of sites dealing with binoculars. Many of the leading manufacturer sites are listed and linked on this page. A starting point for further research and information. Laser Vision Correction Page (417, #45 ) The Duke University Eye Center provides this comprehensive page on the eye, its associated problems and the techniques used to correct them. Links for laser surgery are included. An excellent site for general and technical information.
The How Stuff Works Web site has this explanation of how autofocus systems work. The list of links at the bottom of the page lead to related topics. Browse the page and the links for your information. Aptronix: Autofocus Systems Page (411, #24 ) The Aptronix Corporate Website provides this detailed series of pages on the technology in autofocus systems. The page is detailed and thorough. Astronomy Notes.com Page (411, #24 ) This is the index page on a series of online lecture notes in astronomy. The section on telescopes includes a description of radio-telescopes and their uses. The page was developed by Nick Strobel of Bakersfield College and is copyrighted by him.
Encyclozine is an online encyclopedia offering information on a variety of topics. This page is a brief description of radio-telescopes and how they work. It explains the structure of the telescopes and introduces radio waves. Telescopes Page (411, #25 ) The Royal Observatory Greenwich provides this detailed look at telescopes and their application. The site is extensive and detailed, including a look at the uses of various technologies in Astronomy. IMAX Technology Page (411, #26 ) Loews Cineplex Entertainment describes the IMAX and its technology on this page. The page includes links to graphics and is fairly general in scope. WinMedia Player may be required to view some of the files on the page. IMAX Technical Fact Sheet Page (411, #26 ) From IEEE Canada, this page is an IMAX technical fact sheet that describe and explains IMAX technology.
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