Module 1: Elementary Optics

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Objective:

Students will review material which has been covered in the prerequisite physics courses. 

Web Material:

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EM Waves

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Mechanical Waves  (Jan 12)

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Electromagnetic Waves  (Jan 12)

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Diffraction and interference  (Jan 12)

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Optical Properties of Matter  (Jan 12)

Additional Material: Chartier, chapter 1.1 - 1.3
 

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Geometrical Optics

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Rays  (Jan 14)

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Reflection and Refraction  (Jan 14)

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Fermat's Principle  (Jan 14)

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Total Internal Reflection  (Jan 14)

Additional Material: Chartier, chapter 3.1 - 3.2
Moeller, chapter 1.1 - 1.2