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PHYS 2620 - Optics


An introduction to the properties of light and its interactions with matter. Topics include wave, particle, and ray treatments of light; geometrical optics and imaging systems; interference and diffraction; polarization; and Fourier methods for imaging and pulses. A laboratory is included.

Prerequisite: PHYS 1200  or PHYS 1250 , and MATH 2400 

When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4



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