Macaluso, David A.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course SyllabiSpring 2-1-2016PHSX 327.01: OpticsDavid A. MacalusoUniversity of Montana - Missoula, david.macaluso@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationMacaluso, David A., "PHSX 327.01: Optics" (2016). Syllabi. 7294.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/7294Physics 327:  Optics                     Spring 2016   Course Information  Instructor:  Dr. David A. Macaluso  Office:  C.H. Clapp Building, room 119  Telephone: (406) 243-6641  Email: david.macaluso@umontana.edu  Lectures:  MWF 2:10  –  3:00 PM, CHCB 230/231  Office Hours:  Monday & Wednesday 3-5  Course Website: Moodle  Overview From Wikipedia: Optics is the branch of physics which involves the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.    This is a one-semester course in Optics.  The selection of material is based on a traditional optics course, with additional material to be added at the end of the semester - time permitting.  Learning Outcomes Upon completing this course, students should have: 1. A qualitative and quantitative understanding of:  a) geometric optics  b) optical instruments c) the mathematical formalism of the wave equation d) interference and coherence e) diffraction f) polarization g) applications: lasers, fiber optics, spectrometers, and interferometers  2. Improved problem solving and study skills in preparation for advanced physics coursework.  Textbook Required      Suggested Introduction to Optics, 3rd Edition, By Pedrotti × 3 Optics, 5thEdition, By Hecht ISBN-10: 0131499335 | ISBN-13: 978-0131499331 ISBN-10: 0133977226 | ISBN-13: 978-0133977226  Add/Drop/Withdraw Please refer to the University policy on adding, dropping, and withdrawing from the course at http://www.umt.edu/registrar/students/dropadd.php.     From the 16th through the 45th instructional day, all classes must be dropped using Drop forms (instructor signature required, advisor signature required for undergraduates). $10 fee applies.    From the 46th to the last instructional day prior to finals week, classes must be dropped using the Drop form (instructor and Dean signatures required, advisor signature required for undergraduates). $10 fee applies.  Course Expectations This is an upper division course intended for physics majors.  The expectations are appropriate for advanced undergraduate students who are familiar with the concepts of personal responsibility, accountability, and academic honesty.  Prerequisites/Co-requisites: I expect all students to have completed the prerequisite course, Oscillations & Waves (PHSX 311).  It is also expected that students be fluent in mathematics, with specific experience in matrix analysis and calculus. Attendance:  Exams will be based on homework assignments, readings, lectures, in-class discussions, and in-class assignments.  In addition, quizzes represent a significant percentage of the course grade.  Thus regular attendance, while not compulsory, is vital to student success.   Reading Assignments:  Students are expected to read the assigned material before class.  Intermittent quizzes will be given usually at the beginning of class that will be based at least partially on the assigned reading.   Please do not use electronics in class, including phones and laptops.   Grading Policy   Midterm Exams (three at 15% each) 45% Cumulative Final Exam 25% Homework 15% Quizzes 15%  Midterm exams will take place in the regular classroom during normal class time.  If you are unable to attend an exam, arrangements must be made beforehand so your exam can be rescheduled.   Missed exams will be scored as a zero.  Homework will be due at the beginning of class unless prior arrangements are made with me.  A subset of the problems in each assignment will be selected “at random” to be graded.   Late assignments will be accepted with a maximum grade of 50%.  Students with Disabilities:   Whenever possible, and in accordance with civil rights laws, The University of Montana will attempt to provide reasonable modifications to students with disabilities who request and require them. Please feel free to setup a time with me to discuss any modifications that may be necessary for this course. For more information, visit the Disability Services for Students website at http://life.umt.edu/dss/.  Final Exam The Final Exam will take place in the normal classroom from 3:20 – 5:20 PM, Monday, May 9th.     Tentative Course Schedule (dates, topics, and readings subject to change)   Date Topic Reading Assignment M Jan 25 syllabus, course intro, mathematics review  W Jan 27 light, photons, EM spectrum, radiometry Ch. 1 (all) F Jan 29 geometrical optics Ch. 2 up to 2-4 M Feb 01 geometrical optics 2-5 to 2-8   W Feb 03 geometrical optics 2-9 to 2-12   F Feb 05 apertures, aberrations, prisms Ch.3 up to 3-3 M Feb 08 cameras, microscopes, telescopes 3-4 to  3-7 W Feb 10 1D wave equation, harmonic waves, i, plane waves Ch. 4 up to 4-5  F Feb 12 spherical cylindrical & EM waves, polarization, Doppler effect 4-6 to 4-10 M Feb 15 Presidents Day – no class  W Feb 17 superposition, coherence Ch. 5 up to 5-3 F Feb 19 standing waves, beats, phase & group velocities 5-4 to 5-6 M Feb 22 quantization, blackbody and non-laser sources, exam review  Ch. 6 up to 6-3 W Feb 24 Exam I, Chapters 1 - 5  F Feb 26 Return exams, Einstein, laser basics 6-4 to  6-6 M Feb 29 laser light and types of lasers 6-7 to 6-8 W Mar 02 interference, double slit, films Ch. 7 up to 7-4 F Mar 04 fringes, Newton’s rings, Stokes, multi-beam interference 7-5 to 7-9 M Mar 07 Michelson interferometer Ch. 8 up to 8-3 W Mar 09 Fabry-Perot interferometer 8-4 to 8-6 F Mar 11 Fabry-Perot interferometer & gravitational waves 8-7 to 8-10 M Mar 14 Fourier analysis, coherence Ch. 9 up to 9-3 W Mar 16 coherence 9-4 to 9-6 F Mar 18 fiber optics and applications  Ch. 10 up to 10-4 M Mar 21 modes, attenuation, distortion 10-5 to 10-8 W Mar 23 diffraction, exam review Ch. 11 up to 11-3 F Mar 25 Exam II, Chapters 6 - 10  M Mar 28 return exams, resolution, double slit, many slits 11-4 to 11-6 W Mar 30 grating basics Ch. 12 up to 12-4 F Apr 01 gratings continued 12-5 to 12-9 M Apr 04 Spring Break – no class  W Apr 06 Spring Break – no class take a break F Apr 08 Spring Break – no class  M Apr 11 Fresnel diffraction, phase shifts Ch. 13 up to 13-5  W Apr 13 Fresnel diffraction, Cornu spiral 13-6 to 13-9 F Apr 15 matrices and polarization  Ch. 14 (all)  M Apr 18 matrices and polarization  Ch. 14 (all)  W Apr 20 polarization Ch. 15 up to 15-3 F Apr 22 polarization, double refraction 15-4 to 15-5 M Apr 25 optical cavities, photoelasticity 15-6 to 15-7 W Apr 27 laser operation, exam review Ch. 26 up to 26-4 F Apr 29 Exam III, Chapters 11 - 15  M May 02 broadening, pulsed lasers  26-5 to 26-10 W May 04 laser characteristics Ch. 27 (all) F May 06 final exam review and course evaluations      M May 09 Final Exam, 3:20 – 5:20 PM everything    

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