ADVANCED OPTICS
PHY5OPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
On completion of this subject, students will be able to solve problems in classical optics, which will provide a basis for further study in physics, engineering or another science. They will be able to use the essential apparatus in a physics laboratory to take and analyse measurements, and understand the vocabulary and concepts of classical optics. The topics covered include geometrical optics, optical systems, diffraction, interference and wave propagation in media. Students will conduct three experimental investigations related to these topics. Students are also provided with a simple research problem solvable by computational methods, and are expected to solve it individually, in consultation with demonstrators. The approach and results are summarised in a written report, This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives which deepen their knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julius Orwa
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY2SCA, PHY2SCB, PHY2OPT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julius Orwa
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3 oral reports on laboratory activities | 3 | |
| 3 written reports on laboratory activities (1000 words each | 7 | |
| 3-hr end-of-semester exam (short-answer questions) | 60 | |
| 5 assignments comprising approx 5 pgs of mathematical solutions including diagrams where appropriate | 20 | |
| Report on research problem (3000 words) | 10 |