Camera Obscura (pinhole)
This interactive simulator explores Pinhole Camera in Optics & Light. Camera obscura: similar triangles, image size h_i = h_o · v/u. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Suited to beginners and first exposure to the topic. Typical context: Optics & Light.
Key terms
- pinhole
- camera
- pinhole camera
- optics
- light
How it works
The pinhole model ignores diffraction: it is the cleanest introduction to image formation before lenses add focusing power.
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