PHO K 101 - Intro to Light And Lasers

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers

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Description:

Corequisite: MAT* K095 Optics is the science underlying technologies such as laser manufacturing, 3-D holograms, arthroscropic surgery, CD and DVD technology, fiber optic telecommunications and high efficiency LED lighting. In this course we will explore the nature, production and behavior of light while learning about light sources and applications in technology and nature. Hands-on activities, team projects and demonstrations are used to illustrate concepts. (The online courses uses "home labs" for this purpose. Algebra and some trigonometry will be used. This course is equivalent to PHY* K103 Photonics Concepts). One 2 hour lecture; one 2 hour lab.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 886-0177

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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