PHYS 52400 - Physical Optics and Experimental Spectroscopy

Theory and applications of spectroscopic instruments, including Fourier spectrometer, scanning and photographic interferometer, grating and prism spectrometers and spectrographs. Emphasis is on the analysis of the instruments and their fundamental and practical limitations. Theory and structure of spectra and their regularities, and the Zeeman effect.

Preparation for Course
P: 32200 or equivalent.

Cr. 4.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate