PHYS8731 Classical Physics GE

Dr Boris Blankleider

2021

4.5

3 x 1-hour lectures weekly
6 x 3-hour laboratories per semester

PHYS2702 has been successfully completed

Assignment(s), Examination(s), Laboratory participation, Test(s)

This topic includes study in: Radiometry and Photometry; Geometrical optics; Optical instruments; Vision correction. Wave nature of light; wave motion, wave equations, dispersion, interference; diffraction; polarisation; coherence; Particle nature of light; light-matter interaction, laser theory; laser types; and laser applications.

This topic aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of Optics and the closely related Classical Physics subjects of wave motion and dynamics. Students will attend laboratories where various Optical Phenomena will be investigated and practical experience with a variety of Optical Instruments will be obtained.

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of Optics

Demonstrate an understanding of general wave phenomena and how they are described mathematically

Understand and apply the basic principles involved in the construction and operation of a variety of optical instruments, including mirrors, lenses, microscopes, telescopes, projectors, interferometers, optical fibres, and lasers

Key dates and timetable

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