Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Physics 3380A/B

OPTICS AND PHOTONICS


An introduction to the principles of optics and modern optical devices. Topics include geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, reflection, transmission, and polarization, modulation of light waves, fiber-optical light guides, optical communication systems, integrated optics.

Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from: Physics 2101A/B, Physics 2810A/B; Calculus 2302A/B or Calculus 2502A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 2276A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 2277A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 2276A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 2277A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Typically offered in alternate years only.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: PHYSICS

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