PHY 360 - Optics

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

The detailed study of modern optics including both classical physical optics and the quantum nature of light. Topics include: vectorial treatment of light as electromagnetic waves, coherence and interference, diffraction, optics of solids, quantum treatment of light as photons, optical spectra, lasers, and the matrix formulation of ray optics. The course includes laboratory study of Michelson and Fabry-Perot interferometry, optical polarization, and Bragg diffraction. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 342. Offered on demand.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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