PHYSICS 352 - Optics

Institution:

Hope College

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Description:

Topics covered concern both geometrical and physical optics. The approach involves matrix formulation, computer formulation, Fourier analysis as it relates to Fresnel and Frauenhofer diffraction, interference, polarization matrices and holography. The relevance of these topics to modern day optical information processing and physical devices is considered. Prerequisite: Physics 280. Alternate years. Three Credits DeYoung Spring Semester, Even Years

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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