PHYS 47 Optics

This course covers geometrical, physical, and modern optics topics including the propagation, reflection, dispersion, and refraction of radiant energy; polarization, interference, and diffraction in optical systems; the basics of coherence theory, lasers, quantum optics, and holography. Applications of optical and laser science will be discussed. Lectures and laboratory work.

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Instructor

Visitor

Prerequisite

PHYS 14 or PHYS 16 and MATH 13, or permission.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SLA

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Offered

• Fall