PHY 2311 Waves and Optics
3 units
Physics
Faculty of Science
Plane and spherical wave propagation, phase and group velocity, wave equation in one, two and three dimensions. Fermat's principle, matrix optics, aberrations. Polarization. Interference and diffraction. Lasers, detectors, introduction to fiber optics. (Derived from PHY 2310 and PHY 2337).
Components:
Discussion Group
Laboratory
Lecture
Requirements:
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
French Equivalent:
Organized
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4.03
/ 5
Clear Expectations
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4.50
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Learned a Lot
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4.17
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Recommend
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3.19
/ 5
Workload
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1.90
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Fair Assessments
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