PHY 444 Applied Optics

A combined lecture/laboratory course covering applications of optical techniques to sample characterization and optical communications. Topics include, but are not limited to, optical system design, the detection of low-level signals, optical experiment control, and automated data acquisition.

Often cross-listed with PHY 544

Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation No planned offerings

Prerequisites - PHY 224 with a “C” or higher
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHY 544
Course History -
Course Rotation updated 12/2022; Change to description 3/2020, effective Fall 2020; Graduate Credit rescinded 4/2015, effective Fall 2015; Course Rotation 8/2014, Change to prerequisites 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011

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