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Propagation of light |
Nature of light, Speed of light, Plane wave |
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2. |
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Propagation of light |
Phase velocity, Group velocity,
Doppler effect |
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ch. 2 |
The propagation of light. |
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Vectorial nature of light |
Circular and elliptical polarization,
Jones calculus, |
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ch. 3 |
The vectorial nature of light. |
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ch. 3 |
Coherence and Interference |
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Coherence and Interference |
Theory of coherence, Spectral
resolution |
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Multiple-beam interference |
Interference with multiple-beams,
Fabry-Perot interferometer, |
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Multiple-beam interference |
Resolution of Fabry-Perot
instruments, Theory of multilayer films |
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10. |
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Diffraction |
Theory of diffraction, Fraunhofer and
Fresnel diffraction |
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Diffraction |
Rectangular and circular aperture,
Optical resolution, Resolving power |
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Optics of solids |
Macroscopic equations, Propagation
of light in isotropic dielectrics |
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13. |
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Optics of solids |
Propagation of light in conducting
media, Reflection and refraction at
boundary of absorbing medium |
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14. |
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Optics of solids |
Propagation of light in crystals,
Dielectric tensor, Optical activity |
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