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Oct 03, 2024
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PHYS 4061 - Geometrical and Physical Optics The behavior of light in both classical and quantum realms. Topics covered include: geometrical optics, the wave nature of light, interference, polarization, diffraction, the optical properties of materials, holography, and selected modern applications.
Requisites: MATH 2302 and (PHYS 2052 or 2056 and 2057) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: - Be able to perform basic calculations depending upon the wave nature of light.
- Be familiar with the principles of geometrical optics.
- Understand how interferometry works and the use of interferometry in spectral analysis and laser-mode selection.
- Understand principal concepts in optical instrument design.
- Understand the formation of images, including holographic images.
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