PHEN 3210 Modern Optics

This course will investigate the electromagnetic basis of light. Topics to be covered include reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light waves; and geometrical optics including aberrations, spectra, and introduction to quantum effects. Modern applications of optics including lasers, holography, and nonlinear effects will also be included.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHEN 3220

Offered

Fall, Spring