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PHO 160 - Introduction to Applied Optics

3 Credits
Offered Fall
Formerly PHOE 160. Students will develop advanced experience with lasers, optics, and optical systems that are commonplace for the photonics and optical technician based on SPIE Photonics publications. Laser fundamentals, safety, and operation will be covered along with basics of geometric and wave optics theory. Optical system set up, including alignment, interferometer and test and measurement (component and system characterization) will also be covered.