Topics in Optics

Introduction to optical principles and techniques. Offered to students who have a foundation in physics and are especially interested in optics. The course covers the interaction of light with matter, geometric and wave optics, polarization, fluorescence, and optical instruments (e.g. interferometer, spectrometer, microscope and telescope). Recommended are one physics course ( PHYS 0040 , PHYS 0060 , or ENGN 0040 ) and one calculus course ( MATH 0180 , MATH 0200 , or MATH 0350 ), or per instructor's permission.