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2.71 Optics | Mechanical Engineering

This course provides an introduction to optical science with elementary engineering applications. Topics covered in geometrical optics include: ray-tracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures and stops, radiometry and photometry. Topics covered in wave optics include: basic electrodynamics, polarization, interference, wave-guiding, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, resolution, space-bandwidth product. Analytical and numerical tools used in optical design are emphasized. Graduate students are required to complete assignments with stronger analytical content, and an advanced design project.

Keywords:: Electromagnetism, ray-tracing, geometrical optics, aberrations, lens design, optical design, Wave optics, Fraunhofer diffraction, space-bandwidth product, interference, stops, Fresnel, optical science, image formation, Quantum Mechanics, resolution, apertures, Atomic, photometry, wave-guiding, optics, electrodynamics, Optical Physics, Molecular, radiometry, Mechanical Engineering, polarization

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Science and Technology / Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

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Material Type:: Online Course
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 12, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 12, 2016
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Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
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Language:: English
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