IT 420 - Electro-optics

Institution:

Athens State University

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Description:

4 Semester Hours. (Lab fee.) Prerequisite: IT 320 and PY 303. This course investigates electro-optical techniques and systems. This will include discussions of: electromagnetic waves, the optical spectrum, the modern theory of light, interaction of light with matter (geometrical and physical optics), optical sources (including LEDs and lasers), optical detectors, and electro-optic systems, such as fiber-optic systems and optical data storage. Course content will be based on the text and on lecture notes taken from a variety of sources.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athens.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 233-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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