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PHYS 434 Optics (3 credits)

Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Physics : Fundamental concepts of optics, including applications and modern developments. Light propagation in media; geometric optics and optical instruments; polarization and coherence properties of light; interference and interferometry; diffraction theory and applications in spectrometry and imaging; Gaussian beams, Fourier optics and photonic band structure. A laboratory component provides hands-on experience in optical setup design, construction and testing of concepts introduced in lectures.

Terms: Fall 2022

Instructors: Cooke, David (Fall)

  • Fall

  • 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

  • Corequisite: PHYS 342 or PHYS 352, or permission of the instructor

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