1. 1 Introduction to Wave Optics 10:30-11:45 AM, CREOL A214 Tuesdays and Thursdays Prof. Shin-Tson Wu College of Optics & Photonics Office: CREOL Room 280 http://lcd.creol.ucf.edu/ Email: swu@mail.ucf.edu OSE 5041

2. 2 Course Outline Ch. 1: Introduction Ch. 2: Wave motion Ch. 3: Electromagnetic waves Ch. 4: The propagation of light Ch. 5: Geometrical optics I Ch. 6: Geometrical optics II Ch. 7: The superposition of waves Ch. 8: Polarization Ch. 9: Interference Ch. 10: Diffraction Ch. 11: Fourier Optics

3. 3 Homework: 25% Midterm 1: 25% Midterm 2: 25% Final: 25% Grading Policy

4. 4 Exam Dates Midterm 1: Sept. 23 Midterm 2: Oct. 26 Final: Dec. 2 Holidays: Nov. 11 & Nov. 25