PHYS 4302 - Optics

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

The emphasis of this course is on physical and laser optics. Topics include review of geometric optics, matrix methods in paraxial optics, fiber optics, wave equations, superposition and interference of light, diffraction, polarization of light, coherence, laser operation, characteristics of laser beams and selected modern optics applications.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

A grade of C- or higher in PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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