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Ray Optics Eikonal Equation, Fermat's Principle, Snell's Law, Graded Index Materials, Optical Materials Reading: 1.1, 1.3, 2.3
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Please go to the DRS Website and under the "Training" tab at the top, complete the "Laser Safety" training module. Print the certificate and bring it with you to the first lab. You will not be allowed to peform the labs without taking the training. If you have already done this training (but within the past 2 years), you may bring a copy of an existing certificate. Detector data sheets
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Ray Optics Optical Components, ABCD Matrices Reading: 1.2, 1.4(A,B,C) |
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Review of E-M and Waves, Monochromatic Waves in Isotropic Media, Paraxial Wave Equation Reading: 2.1, 2.2 |
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Gaussian Beams, Solid Angle, Law of Etedue, Introduction to Interference Reading:3.1, 3.2 |
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Inteference and Interferometers In destructive interference, where does the light go??? Reading: 2.5
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Lab 3 Introduction to Spatial Filters (AKA, Alignment Lab)
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Review of Fourier Transforms and Linear Systems Reading: Appendix A
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Introduction to Fourier Optics and Diffraction From a Grating Reading: Chapter 4 Introduction, 4.1(A) |
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Two Dimensional Functions, Transfer Function and Impulse Response of Free Space, Fresnel and Fraunhofer Approxmations Reading: 4.1 B, C, D, 4.2 A
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QUIZ, Fourier Transform by a Lens, Diffraction From Apertures, Periodic Structures Reading: 4.2 B, 4.3 A |
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Surface (Boundary) Optics Reading: 8.1 A,B; 8.2 A,B,C; 8.3 B
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Guided Wave Optics Reading: 9.2, 9.4 A |
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Optical Devices and Sensors Reading: This is a survey lecture, so course notes will be sufficient. ***Final Project Guidelines***
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QUIZ, Optical Devices and Sensors Reading: This is a survey lecture, so course notes will be sufficient. ***Final Project Guidelines***
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Statistical Optics Reading: 12.1 A, B, C We will have an in-class discussion of your final project ideas today. |
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Microscopy: Label-Free Multiphoton Microscopy in Biology and Medicine Reading: Course Notes
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Microscopy: Light Scattering and Relevance to Microscopy Reading: Course Notes |
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Optical Sensors Reading: Course Notes |
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