PHYS 3038 - Optics

Course Description

Ray tracing, matrix optics, wave optics, superposition of waves and interference, coherence, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, polarisation, Fourier optics, holography, phase and group velocity, material dispersion, propagation of Gaussian beams.

 

Teaching Pattern

  • Duration of course: about 13 weeks

  • Lecture hour(s) per week: 3

 

Content

  • Ray tracing
  • Matrix optics
  • Wave optics
  • Superposition of waves and interference
  • Coherence
  • Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction
  • Polarisation
  • Fourier optics
  • Holography
  • Phase and group velocity
  • Material dispersion
  • Propagation of Gaussian beams

 

Remarks

  • Exclusion: ELEC 4610

 

Sample Course Outlines