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FYS-2022 Waves and optics - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are generell studiekompetanse + SIVING (matematikk R1 (eller matematikk S1 og S2) og R2 og fysikk 1)

Local admission, application code 9391 - singular courses in engineering sciences.

Course content

The course covers three broad topics: fundamentals of waves, waves-media interactions and optics. Fundamentals of waves will include scalar and vector waves, polarization, Gaussian beams and superposition of waves. Waves-media interaction will cover waves at an interface and in anisotropic media, Fresnel reflection and refraction, wave absorption, dispersion, diffraction and scattering. Optics will include ray optics (geometrics) and Fourier optics.

The course will provide theoretical insight and provide problem solving skills. Practical demonstrations for illustration of concepts and phenomena may be included through open courseware/videos and lab exercises.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1001 Mechanics, FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-2006 Signal processing

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - the student can:

  • understand waves and phenomena in different media (for example acoustics, fluids and electromagnetics)
  • describe general properties of light, beams and optical elements
  • provide an overview on electromagnetic waves and their interaction with media
  • identify interference, diffraction and scattering phenomena

Skills - the student can:

  • describe scalar waves in different coordinate systems
  • distinguish between standing and propagation waves
  • describe the propagation, reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves
  • calculate and solve problems related to wave phenomena
  • carry out basic experiments related to wave phenomena

General expertise - the student can:

  • understand wave phenomena
  • interpret complex wave phenomena using simple concepts such as interference, diffraction, scattering and dispersion
  • understand naturally occurring optical phenomena (focusing of light, rainbows etc) as encountered in daily life

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 45 hours

Exercises: 30 hours

Lab exercises: 10 hours

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Schedule

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Examination

Examination: Date: Weighting: Duration: Grade scale:
Off campus exam 15.11.2024 09:00 (Hand out)
22.11.2024 14:00 (Hand in)		 5/10 1 Weeks A–E, fail F
School exam 12.12.2024 09:00
 5/10 4 Hours A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Laboratory report 1 Approved – not approved
Laboratory report 2 Approved – not approved
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Re-sit examination

A re-sit exam will not be arranged in this course.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-2022
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