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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-247 Optics

Credit Points:

6.25

Coordinator:

Dr Z Barnea

Prerequisite/s:

640-121 + 640-122 or 640-141 + 640-142 (before 1996: 640-120 or 640-140); Mathematics 618-111 or 618-121 or 618-142 (before 1996: 618-101).

Pre/Corequisite/s:

Mathematics 618-112 or 618-122 or 618-200 or 618-211 (before 1996: 618-102).

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

18 lectures and 9 x 1-hour tutorials

Objectives:

By the completion of this course the student should:

  • comprehend the physical basis for the modern understanding of light and its properties, with particular emphasis being placed on the nature and validity of the ray approximation and use of wave optics;

  • comprehend how optical theory is used in the development of modern optical instrumentation and be able to apply it to understanding and developing new optical techniques.

Content:

Geometrical optics, optical instruments. Wave optics: diffraction; interference. Fourier optics: spatial and temporal coherence; laser light; holography.

Assessment:

A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination plus tests and/or assignments, set during the semester, which may account for up to 20% of the final marks.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Hecht E, Optics, 2nd ed. Addison Wesley.
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