Optics

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. 

Resources and Links

• Optics box retrofit instructions for 2018 season
• Science Olympiad information on use of Lasers - follow for all Optics activities
• Digital Science Olympiad Test Packets (PDF Download)
• 1-Minute YouTube Optics MINI on Science Olympiad TV
• 2018 Score Sheet and Team Checklist Page
• 2017 Optics Laser Shoot Surface instructions (PDF) 
• 2017 Optics Tips & Tricks (PDF) 
• 2017 Make-Your-Own AC Laser Pointer (PDF) 
• Wikipedia Site on Optics
• Online Physics Textbook
• BYU Optics Book (PDF - Big Download - 16MB)
• Optics Handout on Reflection (PDF)
• Optics Handout on Lenses (PDF)
• Optics Handout on Multiple Lenses (PDF)

Three organizations that are leaders in optics and photonics are proud to be the national sponsors of the Science Olympiad Optics Events for Division B and C. SPIE is a not-for-profit society that advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. The OSA Foundation provides training, mentoring, recognitions, scholarships and travel support programs as directed by our donors. CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida, is one of the world’s foremost institutions for research and education in optical and photonic science and engineering. CREOL offers interdisciplinary graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Optics and Photonics. An undergraduate program offering a BS degree in Photonic Science and Engineering began in 2013 in partnership with the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

VIDEO:

• YouTube Video on Optics of Lenses and Mirrors from Freelance Teach
• Khan Academy Video on Physics
• Physics Simulations on University of Colorado Site