PHYS-P 460 MODERN OPTICS (3 CR.)
Physical optics and electromagnetic waves based on electromagnetic theory; wave equations; phase and group velocity; dispersion; coherence; interference; diffraction; polarization of light and of electromagnetic radiation generally; wave guides; holography; masers and lasers; introduction to optical spectroscopy.
1 classes found
Spring 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 4801 | Open | 1:15 p.m.–2:55 p.m. 3:05 p.m.–5:10 p.m. |
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SW 135 SW 135 |
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Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 4801: Total Seats: 20 / Available: 17 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) N&M Breadth of Inq
- P460: P - PHYS-P 331; or consent of instructor
- Above class meets with PHYS-P 560 #14182
- COLL (CASE) N&M Breadth of Inquiry credit
This course offers an introduction to light and its applications, providing a foundational understanding of optical science and technology. Key concepts include the study of light as rays (geometrical optics and radiation), waves (physical optics, wave optics, and Fourier optics), and photons (quantum theory and quantum optics). Additional topics cover photonics, waveguides, optical fibers, nonlinear phenomena. Applications of light discussed in this course include spectroscopy, imaging, interferometry, and holography. The course also introduces fundamental light-matter interactions and lasers.
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