Thomas Quick

Thomas Quick
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University of Wuppertal | Uni-Wuppertal, BUW · School of Mathematics and Natural Science

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Introduction
I studied Physics and Mathematics for teaching in secondary schools. After earning my Ph.D., I worked as a teacher in Physics and Mathematics for several years. Eventually, I returned to academia. Currently, my research interests mainly revolve around physics education, especially in optics phenomenology, with inspiration from the history and philosophy of science.
Additional affiliations
March 2009 - March 2011
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Position
  • PhD Student
Description
  • I was a research assistant
April 2011 - September 2014
University of Wuppertal
Position
  • PhD Student
Description
  • I worked as a research assistant at the Physics and its Didactics research group at the University of Wuppertal.
September 2014 - February 2021
Städtisches Gymnasium Langenberg
Position
  • Teacher
Description
  • I worked as a teacher for Physics and Mathematics

Publications

Publications (4)
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Lens phenomena, such as caustics, image distortions, and the formation of multiple images, are commonly observed in various refracting geometries, including raindrops, drinking glasses, and transparent vases. In this study, we investigate the ball lens as a representative example to showcase the capabilities of Berry’s eye caustic as an optical too...
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In traditional optics education, shadows are often regarded as a mere triviality, namely as silhouettes of obstacles to the propagation of light. However, by examining a series of shadow phenomena from an embedded perspective, we challenge this view and demonstrate how in general both the shape of object and light source have significant impact on...
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Die Frage, wo das gehobene Bild eines unter Wasser liegenden Objekts gesehen wird, beantworten Schulbücher und Lehrwerke der Optik mit unterschiedlichen und oft widersprüchlichen Darstellungen zum Phänomen der optischen Hebung. Geht man von einer punktförmigen Pupille aus, ergeben sich zwei Bildpunkte desselben Objektpunkts: Das Bild ist astigmatis...
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Kurzfassung Schatten sind Bilder. Dies bemerkt jeder, der darauf achtet, wie unterschiedlich Schatten des-selben Gegenstandes in der Beleuchtung durch verschieden geformte Leuchten aussehen. Die Bedingungen, unter denen sich beide – Schattengeber und Leuchte – im Schattenbild zur Gel-tung bringen, können formuliert werden, indem die für den Ort des...

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