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Pocket Optics 1.3.5

6.6 MB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 4.3 - 247 reviews


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Pocket Optics, developed and published by Alpa-Tek, has released its latest version, 1.3.5, on 2024-12-25. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.3, based on 247 reviews.

Pocket Optics APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.pocketoptics

Updated: 1 month ago

Developer Name: Alpa-Tek

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Pocket Optics on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.3
Total 247 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-05-24
Perfect, although i prefer having an option to choose values by entering numbers instead of pixel perfect dragging. Along with some other information as text, as a mode that you activate in the settings

5 ★, on 2019-11-30
Nicely done. I'd pay real money for a third dimension. The ability to visualize non-uniform lenses would be nice. Wavelength dependent refraction and a prism object couldn't hurt. It's a good start, both for the developer and whoever has the nerdacity to engage this offering.

4 ★, on 2020-06-05
Interesting little application, the interface is a little wonky but other than that it's good.

5 ★, on 2019-03-21
love this little thought lab, helps clarify ideas. minor issues with gui on handling colimated light sources, it enters in resize mode, but it doesn't seem to respond to resize. all one can do is hit the X to exit that mode. thank you!

1 ★, on 2020-08-06
Only a convex lens and a concave mirror. Not useful for me.

5 ★, on 2020-02-25
I just used this because I wanted to double check if i could increase the range of my infrared sensor using lenses. So yeah. It was an okay experience. Not mind blowing but it did its job.

Previous Versions

Pocket Optics 1.3.5
2024-12-25 / 6.6 MB / Android

Pocket Optics 1.3.2
2023-11-27 / 3.3 MB / Android 4.0+

Pocket Optics 1.3.1
2023-03-14 / 3.3 MB / Android 4.0+

About this app

Pocket Optics provides an interactive demonstration of basic principles of geometric (ray) optics. Optics professionals can use it for basic ray and image tracing.

Features:

1. Fully interactive touch interface (stylus or compatible mouse is recommended for precision).
2. Supports various screen resolutions - from small phones to large tablets and Android TVs.
3. Point light sources with variable opening angles and optical beams with variable width. The ray density can be adjusted for each source.
4. Adjustable focal lengths for Lenses and Mirrors.
5. Apertures with adjustable openings.
6. Traces images of an Object throughout the optical system.
7. Scrollable screen.
8. Bench configurations can be saved on device for future use.
9. Coordinate grid (can be turned off in Settings).
10. Optic components can be snapped to a smaller grid.
11. Visual Help illustrates all interactive features.

Credits:

Pocket Optics is inspired by Optics4 Applet by Prof. Wolfgang Christian, Davidson College (http://webphysics.davidson.edu/applets/applets.html)

New features

Updated the minimal supported Android SDK version