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Pocket Optics on Windows Pc

Developed By: Alpa-Tek

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 247 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.2
Size 3.3 MB
Release Date November 27, 23
Category Education Apps

What's New:
Updated the minimal supported Android SDK version [see more]

Description from Developer:
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. F... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Pocket Optics and install on Windows PC. Pocket Optics is free Education app, developed by Alpa-Tek. Latest version of Pocket Optics is 1.3.2, was released on 2023-11-27 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Pocket Optics is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 247 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 139 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Pocket Optics on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Pocket Optics on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Pocket Optics on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Pocket Optics using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Pocket Optics" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Pocket Optics on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Pocket Optics" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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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)
Updated the minimal supported Android SDK version