An introduction to the principles of optics and modern optical devices. Topics include geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, reflection, transmission, and polarization, modulation of light waves, fiber-optical light guides, optical communication systems, integrated optics. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from: Physics 2101A/B, 2129A/B, 2810A/B, Materials Science 2810A/B, the former Physics 2800, the former Materials Science 2800; Calculus 2302A/B or 2502A/B. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Typically offered in alternate years only. back to top
