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Sep 26, 2024
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OPTI 8104 - Electromagnetic Waves
Optical phenomena that are explicitly associated with the electromagnetic nature of light. Includes an introduction to Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Polarization and the Jones calculus. Energy and momentum conservation, boundary conditions and Fresnel equations. Waves in anisotropic (birefringent) and complex media. Modulation and deflection of optical beams (principles of acousto-optics and electro-optic devices). Propagation at interfaces, waveguides, and plasmons. Electromagnetic potentials and multipole radiation, scattering of light, and interaction with metallic nanoparticles.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): OPTI 6104 .
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