Will the future of optics still be based on mirrors, prisms and lenses? To investigate this question we will first cover some basic information on the key concepts of light, reflection and refraction. Light is defined as electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength. Light is also known as luminous energy or radiant energy. The speed of light is 299 792 458 m/s and is always constant. Electromagnetic radiation includes electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Electromagnetic radiation can travel through empty space unlike other waves which can only travel through substances such as solids, gases or liquids. Waves are measured in crests or troughs (see figure 1). The formula for the wavelength frequency relationship is c=f λ. The amplitude and frequency of waves are both very important for reading and understanding waves. Amplitude measures the intensity of the wave by measuring the height of the wave, measuring the maximum vertical displacement...