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PHYS13070 Modern Optics and Electromagnetic Waves

Course details

The purpose of this course is to explore the following: The eye-brain system; Fourier methods, convolution, cosinusuidal gratings, infinite and finite gratings; coherence; image production; spatial filtering, phase contrast; image processing; fibre optics, properties of fibres; optical communications systems; optical sensors. In addition, the course also covers: Electrical charge and current, electrical field and potential, properties of electrostatic fields, capacitance and electric energy, magnetic fields, magnetic potential, Ampere's Law and Gauss' Law, electromagnetic induction and magnetic energy, varying currents in linear networks, dielectric materials; Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic medium; boundary conditions; reflection and refraction; and waveguides.

Text: Distance Education Study Material, Modern Optics.

References: Open University (UK) Program ST291, Images & Information, 1992. Senior, J.M., Optical Fibre Communications, Prentice-Hall, 1992. Wilson, J. & Hawkes, J.F.B., Optoelectronics, Prentice-Hall, 1989.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: This course has no pre/co-requisites
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Term 2, 2006 FLEX ROK
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