Introduction to Classical and Modern Optics
Geometrical and wave optics, reflection, refraction, lenses, matrix methods, aberrations, gradient index phenomena including fibre optics, interference, coherence, holography, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, polarization. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): one of PHYS 1P21, PHYS 1P91 or PHYS 1P95 (recommended); one of PHYS 1P22, PHYS 1P92 or PHYS 1P96 (recommended); one of MATH 1P01 and MATH 1P02 or MATH 1P05 and MATH 1P06 (recommended) or MATH 1P07 and MATH 1P08 Course Notes: Materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PHYS 2P51.
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- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027