FIZ 457E - Optics I

Course Objectives

1. Understanding the basic concepts of optics
2. Understanding the principles of operation of optical instruments
3. Learning how to diagnose, eliminate or minimize optical imperfections
4. Understanding optical instrument design.

Course Description

Basic principles of physical and geometrical optics; interference, diffraction, coherence,
polaarization, refraction and reflection. Mirrors, lenses and coatings. Optical imperfections, their
effects, methods of diagnosing, eliminating and minimising them. Optical instruments.