PHYS 00340

Optics and Light

Rowan University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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This course studies the nature and propagation of light, dispersion, reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces, lenses (thin and thick), aberrations of lenses and mirrors, optical instruments, polarization, diffraction, and photometry. It also discusses modern developments and techniques (such as fiber optics, lasers, holography).

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10 openSeats: 2/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 7, 2026, 4:50 PM
Class #42109Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
10 available2 enrolled12 capacity0/10 waitlist
Days & times
MW 1830-1945; MW 2000-2115
Meeting dates
Sep 1 – Dec 17
Location
Science Hall 149; Science Hall 149
Instructor
Chimenti, Robert; Patterson, Daniel
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