PHYSICS 134A
Physical and Geometrical Optics
Focuses on the practical aspects of optics and optical engineering, starting at the fundamentals. Topics include geometrical optics, ray tracing, polarization optics, interferometers, and diffractive optics.
Topics
- geometrical optics
- ray tracing
- polarization optics
- interferometers
- and diffractive optics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Focuses on the practical aspects of optics and optical engineering, starting at the fundamentals. Topics include geometrical optics, ray tracing, polarization optics, interferometers, and diffractive optics.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027