Optics of Microscope Design for Materials

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Introduction to optical theory for microscopy design to study materials. Includes ray and wave optics theory for image formation, optical components, aberrations, etc. across wavelengths (IR to X-ray). Will learn the theory to design shadowgraphy, holography, diffractive imaging and to use them to study materials science problems. Experience with linear algebra, differential equations, and basic programming are encouraged.