Optics
3 EC
Semester 1, periode 2
5092OPTI3Y
The properties of vibrations and waves determine many phenomena of our daily life, both microscopic and macroscopic. This course is a continuation of the course "Trillingen en Golven" and describes the elementary properties of light waves such as interference, diffraction, and polarization. The emphasis is on light waves, but a connection is made with wave functions in Quantum Mechanics to deepen the understanding of Quantum Mechanics as well. The starting points are Maxwell's equations, which lead to a wave equation for light. Questions such as why light travels the shortest distance, why do light and radio waves diffract, what is tunneling, and how is it that under certain conditions light is not reflected at a reflecting surface, will be addressed during the lecture. Interference will play a crucial role in the explanation of these effects. Some classical experiments will also be reviewed to illustrate the theory.
This course is a foundational course in the Physics and Astronomy curriculum. The mathematical foundations established in the first year are applied and deepened, such as solutions of differential equations and working with complex numbers. The basics of new mathematical principles, such as Fourier analysis, are applied. This foundation of theoretical and applied optics is relevant to countless subjects in science and engineering.
Book Optics by E. Hecht - the latest International Edition (at least the Fourth Edition, see study guide)
Python / Jupyter with numpy and matplotlib (optional)
Activiteit | Uren | |
Hoorcollege | 14 | |
Tentamen | 3 | |
Werkcollege | 14 | |
Zelfstudie | 53 | |
Totaal | 84 | (3 EC x 28 uur) |
Aanwezigheidseisen opleiding (OER-B):
Onderdeel en weging | Details |
Eindcijfer | |
1 (100%) Tentamen |
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It is highly beneficial and advised to read up on the topics that will be covered in the following lecture before the actual lecture. While the Hecht is the standard textbook on optics, any book covering the relevant topics of optics can be used and should be selected by personal preference. The lecture slides will be uploaded before the lecture and are to a large part self-contained, allowing for self-study before or after the lecture. Beware, that the slides may change before and after the lecture to fix mistakes and add minor content.
Weeknummer | Onderwerpen | Studiestof |
1 | Basics, from Maxwell's equations to the wave equation, Light as photons | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
2 | Fermat's principle and geometric optics | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
3 | Polarization and Fresnel coefficients | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
4 | Interferometry | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
5 | Coherence and Speckle | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
6 | Diffraction | Lecture Slides, Hecht, or other optics literature |
7 | Questions & Repetition | |
8 | Exam |
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