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PHYS375

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Introduction to Optics and Waves

Physics and Astronomy SC - Faculty of Science

Subject

PHYS - Physics

Description

Geometrical Optics: lenses, mirrors, and other basic optical components. Wave motion. Description of light as a wave. Fermat's principle. Refraction, scattering, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Optical instruments (including telescopes and microscopes). Lasers and fibre optics if time allows.

Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Physics 211, 221 or 227; and Mathematics 267 or 277.

Course Attributes

Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-3/2)

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LAB

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

PHYS
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