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.
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