Optics simulations using the LightPipes optical toolbox are written in Jupyter notebooks. Students can open the notebook, read some introduction about the topic and perform exercises. The simulations can be used as an introduction to real optical experiments in the lab.

The following notebooks are available:

1. spherical_wavefront.ipynb A spherical wavefront is produced by illuminating a small hole with a monochromatic, plane wave. The student investigates the inverse quadratic law by measuring, with the mouse, the intensity at the centre of the beam at several distances from the hole.
2. ReflectRefract.ipynb Internal reflection and refraction is studied. A linear polarized laser beam enters a glass and is internally reflected and refracted. The polarization and the angle of incidence can be varied.
3. TwoHoles.ipynb Young's experiment. A plane monochromatic wave illuminates a screen with two small holes. The resulting interference pattern behind the screen can be studied.
4. NewtonRings.ipynb Newton rings can be observed when light falls on a convex lens laying on a flat glass plate. The effect of a transparent medium between them can be studied.
5. FabryPerot.ipynb The Fabry Perot interferometer is studied in this assignment. By changing the distance between the mirrors the difference between two wavelengths can be determined.
6. FresnelDiffraction.ipynb Fresnel diffraction from a round hole is studied by measuring on-axis minimum- and maximum intensities as a function of the hole diameter and distance from the hole.

1. resonator geometric optics.ipynb Description of a stable resonator using geometric optics.