PHYSICS 3N03 - Physical Optics

3 unit(s)

Geometrical optics, electromagnetic waves, interference of light, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, polarized light, Fresnel equations, optical properties of materials, introduction to optical systems and precision optics experiments, selected topics in modern optics.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATH 2A03, 2Q04, 2X03, 2ZZ3; and one of MATH 2C03, 2P04, 2Z03; and one of MEDPHYS 2B03, PHYSICS 2B06, 2BB3 or both ENGPHYS 2A04 (or 2A03) and 2E04
Cross-list(s): ENGPHYS 3E03