Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

PHY 415 - Optics and Lasers


Instructor
Yukich

Applications of electromagnetic theory to modern optics and lasers. Topics include electromagnetic wave propagation and superposition, optical elements and devices, Fourier transforms, diffraction, polarization, interference, and coherence theory. Specific applications are made to lasers, spectrometers, interferometers, and optical systems.

Prerequisites & Notes
Physics 350 or permission of the instructor. (Spring)