PHYS106

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PHYS106

Light and Lasers PHYS106 FA

Not Currently Offered

Guided by lecture demonstrations, the course will first outline the important observations, interpretations, and models that are at the core of our current understanding of the nature of light. We will examine basic concepts related to the propagation of light and its interaction with matter. This understanding will then be applied to explore the working principles of lasers, special properties of laser light, and some laser applications in communications, medicine and industry.

MAJOR READINGS

R. Baierlein, "From Newton to Einstein --
the Trail of Light", Cambridge Univ. Press (1992) and laser
related documents.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

weekly homework assignments, two short papers, an hour exam, final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is specifically intended for non-science majors. No previous course in physics is presupposed.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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