0301-601 - Modern Optics for Engineers

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

This course provides a broad overview of modern optics in preparation for more advanced courses in the rapidly developing fi elds of lasers, fi ber optics and non-linear optics. Topics covered: propagation of light, geometrical optics, polarization, interferometry, diffraction, and laser resonators. Introduction to non-linear optics: harmonic generation, optical parametric oscillators and amplifi ers. At the end of the quarter, the students should have a fi rm foundation in classical optics. Lasers and non-linear optics will be introduced from a semi-classical perspective and will not require a quantum mechanical background. Students will write a paper on a topic of current research interest in the fi eld. (0301-474) Class 4, Credit 4

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.