PH 375 - Principles of Optics

Institution:

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Description:

Prerequisite: PH 291, PH 333, and Math 316 or Math 472 This course covers the fundamental principles of optics. Beginning with Maxwell's Equations, the electromagnetic theory of light is studied. Fundamentals of geometric optics are revisited using electromagnetic theory. Phenomena such as polarization, interference, diffraction, and coherence are discussed. The course will also cover linear systems, and the techniques of Fourier Optics. (Winter)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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