Interactive physics studio

Ray Optics Lab

Drag the emitter and optical elements. Watch reflection and thin-lens refraction update instantly.

Focus formed
Object distance280 px
Focal length180 px
Image distance505 px
Magnification1.80×
How to experiment

Drag the glowing emitter, lens, or mirror directly on the canvas. Move the lens closer than its focal length to make a virtual image, reverse its power for a concave lens, or switch to Mirror bounce to explore the law of reflection. Keyboard: Tab selects a handle; arrow keys move it.