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Apr 30, 2024
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OPTI 6104 - Electromagnetic Waves
Credit Hours: (3)
Optical phenomena that are explicitly associated with the electromagnetic nature of light. Includes an introduction to Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Polarization and the Jones calculus. Energy and momentum conservation, boundary conditions and Fresnel equations. Waves in anisotropic (birefringent) and complex media. Modulation and deflection of optical beams (principles of acousto-optics and electro-optic devices). Propagation at interfaces, waveguides, and plasmons. Electromagnetic potentials and multipole radiation, scattering of light, and interaction with metallic nanoparticles.
Cross-listed as: OPTI 8104 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
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