This project deals primarily with the optics module from Physics 534 in the Quebec education program. It aims at integrating all three areas of learning activity, namely the acquisition of knowledge, the application of said knowledge, and the synthesis of this acquired knowledge.

Regard sur la Physique and Converging on Optics have been made possible thanks to a partnership involving Schoolnet, an initiative of Industry Canada, Cyberscol, and Mathieu Dubreuil. We also thank the Lakeshore School Board for its interest in the project.

This edition of Converging on Optics has been supported by les Services à la communauté anglophone, la Direction des politiques et des projets, le Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec and is hosted by LEARN.

Table of Contents

Java Simulations:

• Plane mirror
• Shortest Mirror
• Focal Point
• Refraction
• Dispersion
• The rainbow
• Colour Addition
• Total internal reflection
• Magnification
• Converging lens
• Diverging lens
• Diverging mirror