Rainbow Mind Map: Optics
Optics
The science of light and vision
Geometric Optics
Study of light as rays, including reflection, refraction, and image formation
Wave Optics
Study of light as waves, including interference, diffraction, and polarization
Quantum Optics
Study of light as particles (photons) and quantum phenomena
Optical Instruments
Microscopes, telescopes, cameras, and other devices that use light
Fiber Optics
Transmission of light through optical fibers for communication
Atmospheric Optics
Phenomena like rainbows, halos, and mirages caused by light in the atmosphere
Nonlinear Optics
Study of light in nonlinear media where polarization responds nonlinearly to the electric field
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