LIGHT SCIENCE

LIGHT SCIENCE
Course Code
PX 2013
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
TBC

Pre-requisites

PX 1015/PX 1016 or equivalent.

Overview

The course aims to give a wide introduction to various fundamental topics in the science of Optics. The exploration of these fundamental topics goes beyond merely developing the appropriate theories by including study of the widespread applications of optical techniques and devices to science, industry and modern life.

Particular subjects given extensive treatment include: diffraction, interference and polaristation, the functions of lasers and photonic devices and the phenomena governing the behaviour of lens systems.

Structure

Two 1-hour lectures , 2 concept mapping sessions and ten 1-hour weekly tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Final two hour written exam (75%), 2 concept mapping exercises (5% total) and 3 in-class written exams distributed appropriately throughout the course (20% total).

Resit: Final two hour written exam (75%), 2 concept mapping exercises (5% total) and 3 in-class written exams distributed appropriately throughout the course (20% total).

Formative Assessment

Tutorial sheets assisted by demonstrator, answers provided later.

Feedback

Concept map marks are returned two weeks after submission, with commentary. Class exams are marked and returned within a week.

The formative assessment is not marked, though the demonstrator checks work as the tutorial progresses and the students are later provided with worked solutions to the problems.