OPTICAL PHYSICS

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
96	65602 	S2  	D 	OPTICAL PHYSICS           	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

60041+65013

RATIONALE:

Scientists working in many areas depend on imaging systems for their basic data, and optical phenomena have, in recent years, been some of the foundation stones of new industries. This unit examines basic optical phenomena as part of the wider discipline of physics.

SYNOPSIS:

Geometrical Optics - reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors,
aberrations, lens design, optical systems and their evaluation.

Wave Optics - interference, coherence, diffraction, light scattering,
polarization, applications.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Describe quantitatively the phenomena of reflection and refraction.
2. Carry out calculations using the basic lens and mirror equations and describe aberrations.
3. Carry out the calculations for the design of simple lens systems.
4. Explain a range of optical systems and carry out quantitative evaluations of them.
5. Explain the phenomena of diffraction, interference, and coherence and carry out a range of calculations involving them.
6. Explain quantitatively the phenomena of polarization and scattering of light.
7. Describe, and explain the operation of, a range of optical applications.

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Geometrical Optics                                                    50.00

Wave Optics                                                           50.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Hecht, E. & Zajac, A., "Optics", Addison Wesley, 1974.
Bid-Id: 79184159 Shelf No: 535 HEC

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Tutorials/Workshops                           	42
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	42
Report Writing                                	14
Private Study                                 	67
Examinations                                  	5

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No	*F/S	Marks		Due		Description					Wtg(%)		LBL
1 	S 	        	        	LABORATORY REPORTS                      	30.00   	N
2 	S 	        	MID-SEM 	2 HR CLOSED BOOK EXAM                   	30.00   	N
3 	S 	        	END S2  	3 HR CLOSED BOOK EXAM                   	40.00   	N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Students must obtain a satisfactory mark in each of the
     above three categories of assessment to pass the unit.
2    The due date  for assessments  is the date by which a student must
     despatch an assignment to the USQ.   The onus is on the student to
     provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
3    Students MUST  retain a  copy of  all assignments  which  must  be
     produced if and when required by the Examiner.
4    Extensions for assignment submission may be granted in extenuating
     circumstances.   The decision to grant  or refuse an  extension is
     made  by   the  Examiner.    Students  should  be  aware  that  an
     application for  an extension does not guarantee that an extension
     will be granted.
5    Students  apply for  extension by either  applying at  the time of
     submitting   an  assignment  or  applying  in   writing  prior  to
     submitting  an  assignment.    All relevant  documentation  should
     accompany the application.
6    If assignments  are submitted after  the due date and no extension
     is granted,  then  a  penalty  up to  a  maximum  of  20%  of  the
     assignment mark for each working day late may apply.
7    No  further assignments will  be accepted for  assessment purposes
     after assignments or model solutions have been released, except in
     extenuating circumstances.