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Physical Optics I (3 units). Review of math concepts, waves,
and EM theory, Maxwell’s equations and the wave equation, plane-wave solution and properties,
Lorentz oscillator model of optical properties, reflection and refraction at a dielectric
interface, Fabry-Perot, multilayer films, polarization optics, Jones calculus, Fraunhofer
diffraction, single and double slit diffraction, Airy disk for a circular aperture. P, PHYS 241,
MATH 223, MATH 254 and OPTI 280.
Grading The final grade shall be based on homeworks and exams as follows:
The homework problems are designed to teach you the topics covered in class by challenging you to solve problems that will require you to explore and use the material covered in class. Each student must submit an independent and structured solution set that clearly displays that you have understood the problem and its solution. A badly structured solution set that nonetheless leads to a correct final answer may well get a worse grade than a well organized solution set that conveys that the student has understood the problem and its solution but goes astray and leads to a wrong answer. Poorly legible solution sets will not be assigned a score (the same goes for exams). There will be two in-class, closed book and notes, midterm exams each accounting for 20% of the final grade, and a closed book and notes final exam accounting for 30% of the final grade. A missed test may be made up, but only with a written medical excuse or family emergency (made known to me before the test is given). NO OTHER EXCUSES will be accepted. Calculators (with no text stored) may be used during the tests and final exam. No other form of electronic device may be used (no computers, laptops, PDA's, etc). Cell phones are absolutely prohibited during tests and the final exam. Late Policy All homework is due at the beginning of class (10:00am) on the due date. Anything turned in after that will be considered late (unless specified otherwise). Late homework may be turned in as late as the beginning of the next class after which it was originally due, but NO LATER since the solution sets will be made available at that time. (Work due on a Wednesday may be turned in as late as the start of class the next Friday. Work due on a Friday may be turned in as late as the start of class the next Monday, at the main lecture). The maximum attainable grade for late homework is 50%. Absence Policy It is very important to attend all possible lectures to obtain maximum benefit from the class. In cases where I become aware of excessive absences I shall first alert the student involved and the Academic Office to the situation and if it continues an E grade shall be awarded. Exceptions will be made for absences due to religious holidays or special events with which a student is affiliated, or absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students. Textbooks:
Classroom Behavior and policies Threatening behavior by anyone will not be tolerated. If I perceive that someone is acting in a threatening manner during this semester, I will immediately report that person to the Campus Police and to the Dean of Students. Please maintain a civil and collegial demeanor with all individuals so that we can all profit from the educational experience offered at the University. Cell phones are absolutely prohibited during tests and the final exam, and are to be turned off during every class. No talking during class, except when asking questions or during class discussions. Whispering to your neighbor is incredibly disruptive to the entire class, and won’t be tolerated. Food and drink are prohibited in the classroom. Policy on plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any way, shape or form. |