PH 170 - Computer Applications in Optics I

Credit Hours: 3

A basic study of the nature, theory and behavior of light. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: luminous and illuminated sources, rectilinear propagation, shadows, concepts of rays, pencils and beams, wave theory, diffraction, reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces and image formation of thin lenses.
Prerequisites: MT 006 or equivalent.
Concurrent registration in PH 171 is required.