4 cr. Undergraduate.

Geometric and physical optics, image formation, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments, resolving power, coherence, lasers, holography. Selected experiments in optics. Studio-format course.

Prerequisites: MATH 234(P) and PHYSICS 309(C); or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: Counts as repeat of PHYSICS 325 & 2 cr of PHYSICS 410.

Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.

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