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Physics

Atmospheric Optics

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A single raindrop acts like a tiny prism and mirror: light enters, reflects off the back, and splits into a spectrum of colors to create a rainbow.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why the sky is blue, or why a rainbow forms a perfect arc? The answers lie in the science of atmospheric optics—a hidden world of light bending, splitting, and scattering above our heads.