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PHYS 123

Optics

Graduate

The physical principles and engineering applications of optics, with an emphasis on optical systems. Geometric optics: ray tracing, first-order analysis, imaging, radiometry. Wave optics: polarization, interference, diffraction, Fourier optics. Sources and detectors. Fiber optic systems. Identical to ENGS 123.

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite ENGS 023 or PHYS 041, and ENGS 092 or equivalent

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