PHY (0156) 264 - Optics

Credits: 3

A survey of physical optics. The electromagnetic spectrum, wave theory, lenses, mirrors, image formation, optical cavities, the superposition of waves, Fourier methods, polarization, interference, and diffraction. Ideas important to contemporary ideas in optics and lasers are stressed. A number of computer problems simulating the optical paths will be worked out in geometrical optics.

When Offered: Spring

Prerequisite 1: PHY 216 or PHY 211 or MTH 142