PHYS 123 Optics

The physical principles and engineering applications of optics, with an emphasis on optical systems. Geometric optics: ray tracing, first-order analysis, imaging, radiometry. Wave optics: polarization, interference, diffraction, Fourier optics. Sources and detectors. Fiber optic systems.

Identical to ENGS 123.

Cross Listed Courses

ENGS 123

Prerequisite

ENGS 023 or PHYS 041, and ENGS 092 or equivalent