PHY385H1
Introductory Optics
Official description
An introduction to physics of light. Topics covered include: electromagnetic waves, propagation of light; the Huygens and Fermat's principles; Geometrical optics and optical instruments; Interference of waves and diffraction; Polarization; Introduction to photons, lasers and optical fibers.
- Prerequisite
- PHY250H1, PHY254H1
- Co-requisite
- n.a.
- Exclusion
- ECE318H1
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
-
Peatross & Ware (https://optics.byu.edu/textbook.aspx) + instructor's notes - Breadth requirement
- BR=5
- Distribution requirement
- DR=SCI
- course title
- PHY385H1
- session
- winter
- year of study
- 3rd year
- time and location
-
24L: LEC0101: TF2, On line Synchronous 20P: M1-3, On line Synchronous Lectures and tutorials will be delivered synchronously to allow student participation. Students can ask questions during the lectures and tutorials using a microphone. Recordings will be made available for later viewing.
- Course URL
- https://q.utoronto.ca/co…
- instructor
