PHYS 42300 - Adaptive And Fourier Optics

Modern theories of diffraction and treatment of optical wave propagation using linear system techniques, including Fourier analysis, correlation and convolution and its application in imagining systems, wavefront modulation, optical signal processing and holographic system.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic scalar diffraction theory and wave optics for imagining systems.
2. Use Fourier transform to describe and analyze linear optical systems.
3. Apply the Fresnel and Fraunhofer approximation to calculate the wavefront propagation through optical components.
4. Design and apply the physical principles to optical systems used in astronomy, biology and communication network.