PH3292 Applied Optics
This is an intermediate-level course in optics with emphasis on optical systems used by the DoD. It includes a review of basic geometric and physical optics, laws of reflection and refraction at interfaces, imaging systems, and aberrations. Matrix methods for paraxial ray tracing and optical systems analysis and design are covered. Common optical instruments and systems are studied. In wave optics, interference of light, Michelson's and Fabry-Perot interferometers are addressed. Huygens-Fresnel principle, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, Young's double slit experiment, multiple-slit systems, and diffraction gratings are studied. Finally, polarization of light is studied, including mathematical models and instrumentation. All topics will be enriched with applications, practical examples and laboratory work.
Prerequisite
PH3352 (can be taken concurrently)
Lecture Hours
4
Lab Hours
2