LibGuides: Optics: Course Outline PHY 2102

Course Contents

Propagation of Light & Image Formation: Huygens’ Principle, Fermat’s Principle, Laws of Reflection and Refraction, Refraction at a Spherical Surface, Thin Lenses, Newtonian Equation for a Thin Lens

Matrix Methods in Paraxial Optics: Ray Transfer Matrices, Thick Lens

Superposition & Interference: Standing Waves, Beats, Phase and Group Velocities, Thin Dielectric Films, Michelson and Fabry-Perot Interferometers, Resolving Power, Free-Spectral Range

Polarization: Linear, circular and elliptical polarization

Fraunhofer Diffraction: from a Single Slit, Rectangular and Circular Apertures, Double Slit, Many Slits

Coherence & Holography: Temporal Coherence, Spatial Coherence, Holography of a Point object and an Extended Object

Laser Basics: Stimulated Emission, Population Inversion, Resonators, Threshold and Gain

Text Books

F. Pedrotti, L. S. Pedrotti and L. M. Pedrotti, “Introduction to Optics”, Pearson Prentice Hall, 3rd ed. 2007.
Published by : Pearson education (Noida)
Physical details: 665 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
ISBN:9789332534995 (pbk).
E. Hecht and A. Ganesan, “Optics”, Dorling Kindersley, 4th ed. 2008.
Accurate, authoritative and comprehensive, Optics, Fourth Edition has been revised to provide readers with the most up-to-date coverage of optics. The market leader for over a decade, this book provides a balance of theory and instrumentation, while also including the necessary classical background. The writing style is lively and accessible.

Reference Books

M. V. Klein and T. E. Furtak, “Optics”, John Wiley, 2nd ed. 1986.
Introduces classical concepts of geometrical and physical optics with rigorous connections to fundamental theories of light--Fermat's principle, Huygen's principle, and Maxwell's equations. Establishes the conventional groundwork for optical understanding, including image formation, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Geared to advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics as well as the professional scientist.
K. K Sharam, “Optics: Principles and Applications”, Academic Press, 2006.
Published by : Elsevier (Amsterdam)
Physical details: xvii, 638 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
ISBN:9788131206515 (pbk).
C. A. Bennett, “Principles of Physical Optics”, John Wiley, 2008.
Published by : John Wiley & sons (U.S.A)
Physical details: xiv, 492 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9780470122129 (hb).

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

define and explain the propagation of light in conducting and non-conducting media;
define and explain the physics governing laser behaviour and light matter interaction;
apply wave optics and diffraction theory to a range of problems;
apply the principles of atomic physics to materials used in optics and photonics;
calculate the properties of various lasers and the propagation of laser beams;
calculate properties of and design modern optical fibres and photonic crystals;
use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to test and communicate ideas and explanations;
integrate several components of the course in the context of a new situation (unique to postgraduate coursework).

Optics: Course Outline PHY 2102

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Course Contents

Text Books

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Course learning outcomes