OTE 1000 Fundamentals of Light & Lasers

Introduces the fundamentals of light, optics and lasers. This course covers the nature and properties of light (such as energy, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, phase, propagation). This course also addresses geometrical optics (reflection, refraction, imaging, thin lens formula, lens maker's equation), wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarization), and the basic principles and practical applications of lasers.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHY 1105, OTE 1010, OTE 1020

Old Course

OTE 100

Notes

Note:  Other Physics coursework may be considered as a substitute Prerequisite for PHY 1105.

Combine with OTE 1050 for Quantum Track, or combine with OTE 1040 for Photonics Track.