See College Handbook (page 453)
Optics & Wave Motion
PHYS251 H1 (20L-3T-12P-0S-26H-16R-0F-0G-3A-13W-8C)
Prerequisite Requirement: 40% in PHYS152.
Prerequisite Modules: PHYS151.
Aim: To impart knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to apply, optics and wave motion at an intermediate level.
Content: Wave Equation, radiation, geometric optics, interaction of light and matter, polarisation, interference, diffraction, topics from contemporary optics.
Assessment: Tests, assignments and quizzes (30%), practicals (10%), 2 h exam (60%).
DP Requirement: Class mark 40%, 100% attendance at tests, 80% attendance at lectures, tutorials and practicals.
