Introduces the Nyquist criterion and methods to improve system performance through compensation. Presents the essentials of a wave description of light along with instrumental designs for exhibiting interference and diffraction. Assumes no previous background in optics. MTH 4108 and PHY 4118 . Source characteristics and properties, such as for lasers, are also treated.
Course work includes a student report on a key photonic application.
No previous optics background is required. EET 4391, MTH 4108, and PHY 4118 or permission of instructor. Engages students in theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty supervision. Permission of department chair. This page was last updated Sunday, August 13, 2000.