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Physics
325 — Spring 2013
Lecture:
Text:
"Physics
of
Light
and
Optics"
Peatross & Ware, 2011c ed. But it is recommended you get a printed copy for about $18, including shipping. Supplementary
Texts
(on
reserve
in
physics
library): Hecht, Optics Standard undergrad optics text. We will use this for supplementary material. Widely available but expensive new. Miller & Roesler, Applied Optics Excellent reference
for classical applied optics and instrumentation.
Fowles, Introduction to Modern OpticsParticularly strong on spectroscopic instrumentation download pdf here (currently has no index, but extensive T.O.C.) Concise coverage of core material. Available for less than $10.00. (see errata) Born & Wolf, Principles
of Optics
Classic
reference.
Has
rigorous
derivations of all basic quantities. Course Instructor: Dan McCammon 6207 Chamberlin Hall — 262-5916 mccammon@physics.wisc.edu Office Hours: 1:30–2:30pm Mon. (also by appointment, by email, through random attempts . . .) download
Syllabus (18 jan 2013) Useful Stuff:
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| Grading: Exams 67%, homework
25%, participation/attendance 8%.
Final has double weight of midterms. Will drop lowest midterm
or ½ weight of final.
Homework: You are encouraged to work together to decide how to do a problem, but what you turn in must be your own. Scored on 0-3 scale: 0 = garbage or copied, 1 = substantial effort but little progress, 2 = on right track but significant errors, 3 = correct or only minor errors. Late homework is generally not accepted. See the instructor if you think you have a good excuse. |
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