PY 325A - Physical Optics

Institution:

Merrimack College

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the scalar theory of diffraction. Development of the scalar wave equation and its applications. Introduction to coherence and comparison of thermal and laser sources, interferometry and its applications to instrumentation. Linear optical systems analyses for imaging. Prerequisites: PY 239A, MA 219A. Four hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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