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PHY385H1S
Introductory Optics

Official description

An introduction to physics of light. Topics covered include: electromagnetic waves, propagation of light; the Huygens and Fermat's principles; Geometrical optics and optical instruments; Interference of waves and diffraction; Polarization; Introduction to photons, lasers and optical fibers.

Prerequisite
PHY250H1, PHY224H1, MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
ECE318H1
Recommended preparation
PHY254H1, PHY350H1
Textbook
                            Peatross & Ware (https://optics.byu.edu/textbook.aspx) + instructor's notes
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY385H1S
session
winter
year of study
3rd year
time and location
24L: LEC0101: TF2 20P: PRA0101: M12-3 Students/TAs: Room information available on ACORN (https://www.acorn.utoronto.ca/) Instructors: Room information available in the LSM Portal (https://lsm.utoronto.ca/lsm_portal)
Course URL
https://q.utoronto.ca
instructor
Braverman, Boris
Boris Braverman