PHY 415

Optics and Lasers

Davidson College · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Applications of electromagnetic theory to modern optics and lasers. Topics include electromagnetic wave propagation and superposition, optical elements and devices, Fourier transforms, diffraction, polarization, interference, and coherence theory. Specific applications are made to lasers, spectrometers, interferometers, and optical systems. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 350 or permission of the instructor. (Spring)

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