SK2303 Optical Physics 7.5 credits

Electromagnetic fields, propagation in vacuum and matter. Physical optics. polarization, interference, thin film optics, optical measurement technology. Diffraction, Fourier optics, coherence. Geometric optics, interlacing, including labs.

After passing the course, the student must be able to:

• Explain optical phenomena and solve problems related to optical applications
• Build and use optical setups to analyze optical phenomena
• Investigate optical phenomena with computer simulations

Completed degree project at undergraduate level in technical physics or medical physics.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB2 - Computer laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

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Val Zwiller

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.