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PHYS 148: Modern Optics

Units: 4

Discusses light from the electromagnetic and geometrical perspectives. Students will learn about reflection and refraction, revisit and then expand upon geometrical optics, gain a deeper understanding of interference, and learn about polarization.

Course Details
Repeatable for Credit: No
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Natural Science

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite: (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H) and (MATH 023 or MATH 023H) and MATH 024
Instructor Permission Required: No


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