Description
This course introduces you to the essential elements of optics and photonics. Optics as a subject, has evolved dramatically in recent years, and is now an essential part of many science and engineering disciplines as well as being commonly found throughout everyday life. Prerequisite: ELEC 1000 Computer Tools for Technology
Objectives:
• Laser safety overview
• Nature of light
• Sources and detectors of light
• Geometric optics
• Lenses and mirrors
• Wave optics
• Interference and diffraction
• Polarization
• Optical instruments
• Laser physics, laser types and applications
• Fiber optics
• Optical imaging and holography
• Manufacturing of precision optical components
• Bio photonics
• Solar panels