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PH384 APPLIED OPTICS

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 4 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PH384 APPLIED OPTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=3.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • In effect
Scope
This course provides intermediate development in the concepts of geometric, wave, and quantum optics. Primary coverage includes common optical devices, light transmission through optical media, diffraction, interference and polarization. Applied topics typically include: Fourier optics, holography, imaging, atmospheric effects, optical and infrared detectors, nonlinear optics, and tactical employment considerations.
Lessons
25 @ 75 min (1.700 Att/wk)
Labs
5 @ 75 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
PH384 version 2019-2 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-2 Spring 2 18 36 22 0 14 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-2 Spring 2 18 36 15 0 21 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-2 Spring 2 18 36 0 0 36 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2029-8 Fall Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-8 Fall Exch
2029-9 Spring Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-9 Spring Exch
2030-2 Spring 2 19 38 0 0 38 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

PH384 APPLIED OPTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=3.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2018-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides intermediate development in the concepts of geometric, wave, and quantum optics. Primary coverage includes common optical devices, light transmission through optical media, diffraction, interference and polarization. Applied topics typically include: Fourier optics, holography, imaging, atmospheric effects, optical and infrared detectors, nonlinear optics, and tactical employment considerations.
Lessons
28 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

PH384 APPLIED OPTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=1.5, ET=1.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides intermediate development in the concepts of geometric, wave, and quantum optics. Primary coverage includes common optical devices, light transmission through optical media, diffraction, interference and polarization. Applied topics typically include: Fourier optics, holography, imaging, atmospheric effects, optical and infrared detectors, nonlinear optics, and tactical employment considerations.
Lessons
32 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
8 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

PH384 APPLIED OPTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=1.5, ET=1.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1985-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides a basic introduction to geometric, wave, and quantum optics. Primary coverage includes common optical devices, light transmission through optical media, diffraction, interference and polarization. Applied topics typically include: optical wave guides, fiber optics, Fourier optics, holography, imaging, atmospheric effects, optical and infrared detectors, and tactical employment considerations.
Lessons
32 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
8 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
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