EL 5513 Electro-Optics I

3 Credits

This course describes the phenomena of and introduces the analyzing techniques for wave propagation in optical systems. Topics include: Review of Maxwell equations; propagation of plane waves: polarization, reflection, refraction, interfaces and multilayers; Fourier optics and diffraction; Ray and Gaussian beams; Optical cavities; Guided optical beams, optical fibers and guiding layers; Dispersion and mode distortion in fibers.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate status, EE 3604 or equivalent.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0