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PHYS 314 - Optical Systems and Instruments

Optical instruments: Monochromators; diffraction gratings.Interferometers: Michelson, Mach-Zehnder, Fabry-Perot and Sagnac interferometers.Geometric optics: generalized paraxial formulas, matrix formalism of Gaussian optics. Imaging properties of lens systems: lens combination, diffraction effects, diffraction-limited lenses and Gaussian beam optics. Optical fiber sensors: Grating, polarization and intensity-based sensors; magnetic, strain, position, temperature and gas flow sensors.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: PHYS 204L, PHYS 214.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
(3 cr.)


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