PHYS-4510 (3) Optics

Basic electromagnetic theory of light, using Maxwell's equations. Examples in geometrical optics; extensive applications in physical optics including diffraction and polarization. Spectra, including Zeeman effect and fluorescence. Recent advances in experimental techniques: microwaves, lasers, image converters. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PHYS 3320 (minimum grade of C-).