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Skills you will learn
What are the course deliverables?
  • What you'll learn
  • Learners will be prepared to evaluate real-world data regarding optical devices
  • Learners can solve complicated mathematical problems related to optical interference, diffraction, and optical devices.
  • Learners will be prepared for more advanced courses in physics.
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  • This third course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe wave propagation and light in the context of both geometrical and physical optics. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This third course covers the Lens Equation, Image Formation, Interference, and Diffraction . Each of the three modules contains complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.
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Curriculum

Geometrical Optics

Reflection and Refraction

How Light Propagates

Reflection by Huygens

From Huygens to Snell

The Path of Light

Reflecitons According to Fermat

From Fermat to Snell

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

Lecture 7

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

A Two-Lens Cloak

A Four-Lens Cloak

New Video

Course Introduction

Grading Philosophy and Advice

Ovoid Optics

A Hot Hyperbolic Take

Big n Big Fun

Searching for Jones

Homework

Interference

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

Lecture 7

Lecture 8

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

Lecture 7

Lecture 8

SPT - The Fast Fingers

Two of These Things Are Not Like The Others

Quiz 1

Homework

Diffraction

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 5

Lecture 6

Lecture 7

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

New Video

Field Maxima

Vice Versa?

Homework

Geometrical and Physical Optics Exam

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Geometrical and Physical Optics Exam

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    May 25, 2024
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