Phys 4960 - Modern Optics

Course Number: Phys 4960  Cross-listed with EE 4960

Course Name: Modern Optics

Credits: 3 Cr

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PreReq: Credit or enrollment in PHYS 3220, PHYS 3650 and PHYS 4800

Course Description

Provides a review of wave and electromagnetic theory. Typically offered in the Fall. Topics will be selected from:

  • Reflection and refraction
  • Interference
  • Geometrical optics
  • Fourier analysis
  • Dispersion
  • Coherence
  • Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction
  • Holography
  • Quantum optics
  • Nonlinear optics.