Optics

The branch of physics dealing with light behaviour and properties. Includes geometric optics, wave optics, and electromagnetic theory of light propagation.

Related Papers

Fraunhofer Diffraction

This derives the idea how the diffraction pattern is actually the fourier transform of the slit function.

The Refractive Index

This paper explores why light slows down in a medium. It also addresses common misconceptions about the refractive index.