Optical Research Associates

OPTICS FOR KIDS: The Science and Engineering Behind It

by Bruce Irving, Optical Research Associates

Optics For Kids

Hi, kids! Learn some fun and interesting things about OPTICS here. Optics is the science of LIGHT, and one of the most important fields of PHYSICS.

Also, who are scientists and engineers? How do they see light? With their eyes? Yes, actually - but in other ways, too.

Click on the topics to the right to start learning!

Parents and Teachers: Please note also that ORA does not sell lenses or other optical "hardware" for experiments. See our list of resources.

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