Electromagnetic wave propagation; reflection, refraction; Gaussian beams, guided waves. Laser theory: stimulated emission, cavity optics, modes, gain and bandwidth; atomic and molecular lasers. Mode locking, Q switching. Diffraction theory, coherence, Fourier optics, holography, laser applications. Optical communication systems, nonlinear effects: devices, fibre sensors, integrated optics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2202, PHYS 3606 (or PHYS 3608), and PHYS 3308 or permission of the Department. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PHYS 5318, for which additional credit is precluded. Lectures three hours a week.
Electromagnetic wave propagation; reflection, refraction; Gaussian beams, guided waves. Laser theory: stimulated emission, cavity optics, modes, gain and bandwidth; atomic and molecular lasers. Mode locking, Q switching. Diffraction theory, coherence, Fourier optics, holography, laser applications. Optical communication systems, nonlinear effects: devices, fibre sensors, integrated optics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2202, PHYS 3606 (or PHYS 3608), and PHYS 3308 or permission of the Department. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PHYS 5318, for which additional credit is precluded. Lectures three hours a week.
