Light

Catalog description

Geometrical and physical optics are treated. Study is made of reflection, refraction, lenses (thin and thick) and systems of lenses. Consideration is given to dispersion, diffraction, interference and polarization. The use of these effects in spectroscopy and polarimetry is emphasized. The requirements of this course include a graduate laboratory project and/or research paper. Admission to the course will be at the discretion of the graduate adviser.