ADVANCED OPTICS
PHY5OPA
Not currently offered
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.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Shanshan Kou
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY2OPT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
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