PHY 261 - Interference And Diffraction

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

This course provides an introduction and in-depth examination to wave models op optical interference and propagation. This class considers properties and behavior of light in conditions when the wave nature of light becomes dominant. Topics that will be considered: Complex representation of waves, superposition of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, and optical data processing

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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