Concepts of modern optics, coherence, diffraction, and Fourier optics, optical resonators, Gaussian beam optics, laser fundamentals, and light amplification.
Course includes a design project concerning an optical system or instrument.
Engineering design problems involving modern microprocessor systems, operation of ALUs, data paths, control units, input and output, memory, and networks. Design projects requiring application of electromagnetic theory and use of numerical methods. Not for graduate credit . Electromechanical devices and systems in translation and rotation. Design of sensors, actuators, and systems as used in control applications.