4.00 Credits
An intermediate lecture and lab-based course in modern optics. Topics covered include: the wave equation, interference, diffraction, polarization, holography, spectroscopy, lasers, second harmonic and terahertz generation, optical communication, optical materials, and biophotonics. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
HONS 158 OR PHYS 112
Corequisite:
PHYS 340L