PHYS 3230: Optics

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Grades of “C” or better in PHYS 2212, PHYS 2212L
PHYS 3230 will present fundamentals and applications of geometric and physical optics. Students will study electromagnetic waves as formulated by Maxwell’s equations. The laws of refraction of reflection along with the theories of interference and diffraction will be presented. Students will also learn how some optical devices and lasers work.