PHY 332 - Waves and Optics

4 credit(s)
A course on the mathematical description of waves with application to optics. Topics will include wave addition, an introduction to Fourier analysis, laws of geometric optics, image formation, optical systems, interference and diffraction, polarization, lasers, and an introduction to transform optics including holography. The laboratory component will include selected experiments in wave motion, geometric optics, and physical optics.
Offered: Alternate years.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 204 or PHY 242 with a minimum C- grade.
Corequisite(s): MATH 227.