PHOT-100 Introduction to Photonics
Introduction to Photonics explores the fundamentals of photonics theory including concepts, applications in the workplace, and career opportunities. Photonics is defined as the controlled flow of light particles (photons) used in the generation, manipulation, transport, detection, and use of light information and energy. This course will explore the production and nature of light including: the laws of reflection and refraction, theory of image formation, principles of wave optics (including interference, diffraction and polarization), fundamentals of fiber optic theory, principles of lasers and laser safety, and the basics of holography with image processing. Concepts will be reinforced through demonstrations, classroom activities, and take-home lab and written exercises. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on applications of photonics in medicine, transportation, manufacturing, communications, environmental monitoring and consumer devices.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in MATH-064