Optics

Geometric Optics

1. Reflection & RefractionSnell's law, total internal reflection, dispersion4–7.5 h
2. Mirrors & Lensesimage formation, ray diagrams, thin lens equation, magnification4–7.5 h
3. Optical Instrumentseye, microscope, telescope, aberrations4–7.5 h

Wave Optics

1. InterferenceYoung's double slit, thin films, Michelson interferometer4–7.5 h
2. Diffractionsingle slit, gratings, Rayleigh criterion, resolution4–7.5 h
3. Polarizationlinear/circular, Malus's law, Brewster angle, birefringence4–7.5 h
4. Fourier Optics Introdiffraction as Fourier transform, spatial filtering, holography preview4–7.5 h