Course Description
This course introduces the four fundamental areas of optics: geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, and polarization. It emphasizes calculations and basic concepts, making it a good starting point for students to learn more about this important field of physics.
- Geometrical optics is the study of light propagation using rays. It is based on the principle that light travels in straight lines in a vacuum. Geometrical optics is used to design lenses, mirrors, and other optical devices.
- Interference is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more light waves overlap. It can produce constructive or destructive interference, depending on the phase relationship between the waves. Interference is used in a variety of optical devices, such as thin films and interferometers.
- Diffraction is a phenomenon that occurs when light waves pass through a narrow opening or around a small obstacle. It causes the light waves to spread out or diffract. Diffraction is used in a variety of optical devices, such as gratings and holograms.
- Polarization is a phenomenon that describes the orientation of the electric field of a light wave. Polarized light can be used in a variety of optical devices, such as liquid crystal displays and sunglasses.
Course ID: PHYS 204
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | PHYS 107 |
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