Geometric optics is a confusing subject for many physics students, who often first encounter the subject in introductory college physics classes. Traditional instruction in geometric optics is not as ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2025 — AIP has awarded $25,000 to the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder for the team’s proposed project, “Electricity and Magnetism with ...

Strong Points: Simulations run well; all simulations are free to use and cover a wide variety of topics. One of the easiest ways to demonstrate novel concepts to students is through hands-on ...

A physics-education and inclusive-design specialist at the University of Colorado Boulder has been recognized for his work to help blind or visually impaired people learn geometry. With colleagues at ...