PHSCS 471

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Principles of Optics

Physics and AstronomyCollege of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Information

Course Description

Electromagnetic wave phenomena, including polarization effects, interference, coherence, dispersion, ray theory, diffraction; introduction to quantum nature of light. Laboratory component emphasizes applications.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 10575-000
    AND     04555-007
    AND     04541-014
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 03630-004
    AND     04555-007
    AND     04541-014

Other Prerequisites

Math 303 or 334 or concurrent enrollment

Recommended

Phscs 318

Title

Basic Optics Concepts

Learning Outcome

Use mathematical and conceptual descriptions of propagation of light in matter, reflection/transmission at boundaries, polarization effects, interference, dispersion, coherence, image formation, diffraction, and quantum aspects of light to analyze and predict optical phenomena.

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Mathematical Tools

Learning Outcome

Apply mathematical tools such as vector calculus, complex numbers, matrices, and Fourier transforms (1D and 2D) to optical problems.

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Lab Work

Learning Outcome

Manipulate and measure properties of light in a laboratory setting.