PHYS 331 - Fundamentals of Optics

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Lab-based course in physical optics, including applications of geometrical optics such as image formation by mirrors and lenses, microscopy, reflection, refraction, and basic phenomena in wave and quantum optics such as interference, diffraction, color mixing and filtration, polarization, birefringence, absorption, dispersion, scattering, laser properties and laser application. 1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Offered in fall. Prereq: PHYS 232 or PHYS 132 and MATH 211.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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