University of Calgary
PHYS 375 - Introduction to Optics and Waves - Fall 2022
Geometrical Optics: lenses, mirrors, and other basic optical components. Wave motion. Description of light as a wave. Fermat's principle. Refraction, scattering, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Optical instruments (including telescopes and microscopes). Lasers and fibre optics if time allows.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Hours
- H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s)
- 3 units from Physics 211, 221 or 227; and Mathematics 267 or 277.
Sections
This course will be offered next in Fall 2023.
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