PHY 403 - Electromagnetic Waves and Optics

3 cr.

Further treatment of electromagnetic theory and Maxwell’s equations; wave guides, radiation and energy relations in electromagnetic fields; introduction to geometrical and physics optics, including refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instrument, and lasers. Class meets 3 hours per week for lecture. Prerequisites: PHY 230, MAT 203, PHY 402 or concurrent enrollment in PHY 402.