Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka , PSU 3114, Physical Optics

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Title:

PSU 3114, Physical Optics

Institution:

Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Superposition of waves, interference patterns by the method of division of wavefronts, interference patterns by the method of division of amplitude, industrial applications of interference, interferometers, fresnel diffraction, Fraunhofer diffraction by a single slit, Fraunhofer diffraction by a double slit, diffraction grating, chromatic resolving powers of optical instruments, polarizations, double refraction, principal refractive indices of a crystal, propagation of light through a crystal plate, quarter wave plate, half wave plate and full wave plate, optical activity of solids and liquids, Kerr Electro-optical effect, Maneto optic effect, properties of lasers, mechanism of laser action, laser design, types of lasers, application of lasers in science and technology, holography.
Assessment is continuous by assignments and a final examination.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of level 4 physics course.
Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutoring, face-to-face counselling.

Administrative information:

This is a 1/6 credit course in Level 5.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS

Date:

23 February 1994 bb
Source: Handbook

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