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Graduate Record 2006-2007 
    
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PHYS 532 - Fundamentals of Photonics

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the physics that underlies technologies such as lasers, optical time/frequency standards, laser gyros, and optical telecommunication. Covers the basic physics of lasers and laser beams, nonlinear optics, optical fibers, modulators and optical signal processing, detectors and measurements systems, and optical networks. (Y)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PHYS 531 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3