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2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 5170 - Optics for Natural Science Teachers.

(2-1-3) Principles of optics are developed through the general theories of geometrical, wave and quantum optics. Applications include thin and thick lenses, interferences, diffraction, emission and absorption, spectroscopy, lasers, holography.

Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.

Credits: 3