Optical and Laser Engineering Applications ENSC 871 (3)

A practical, hands-on exploration of optical engineering and lasers. Covers the concepts of light, optics (geometric optics, Gaussian optics, multiple optical elements, lens aberrations), laser concepts, operational details of major laser types, laser interactions with optical systems, laser applications in engineering and medicine, complex optical system design and fiber optics. Labs cover optical systems, lasers measurements, optical CAD design, holography. Students with credit for ENSC 470 or ENSC 894 under the title "Optical Engineering and Laser Applications" may not take this course for further credit.