PHYS 473 - Optics

Institution:

University of Scranton

Subject:

Physics

Description:

(Prerequisites: PHYS 270, MATH 341 or PHYS 350)An introduction to the principles of geometrical, physical and quantum optics. Topics to be covered include ray and wave optics, superposition, diffraction, interference, polarization, Fourier methods, and coherence theory. Practical devices such as photo detectors and light sources will also be discussed. Three hours lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scranton.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 941-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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