Introduction to Optics: Light and Waves

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Covers electromagnetic fields, wave optics, wave interference, diffraction, induction, historical debates on light theories, the electromagnetic spectrum, and wave superposition.

Wave-Matter Interaction: Diffraction and Diffusion Phenomena

Discusses wave-matter interactions, focusing on diffraction and diffusion phenomena, including principles of reflection, refraction, and the significance of X-ray interactions.

Optical Aberrations: Spherical and Chromatic

Explores spherical aberration, astigmatism, coma, and chromatic aberration in lenses.

Beamlines: Elements of Front Ends and Optics

Explores the basic elements of optics theory, edge diffraction, and limits to focusing light.

Ray Optics: EM Wave Optics

Explores radiometry, photometry, laser power distribution, and light behavior in different media.

Optical Waves: Gaussian Beams

Explores optical wave propagation, total internal reflection, and Gaussian beams.

Optical Waves: Reflection, Refraction, and Transmission

Explores optical wave behavior, including reflection, refraction, transmission, and intensity effects at interfaces.

Optical Systems: Lenses and Eye Anatomy

Explores ray constructions through lenses, total internal reflection, dispersion, and eye anatomy.

Optical Aberrations: Understanding and Minimizing

Explores optical aberrations, including spherical aberration, astigmatism, and chromatic aberration, and discusses methods to minimize them.

Reflection and Refraction in Transparent Matter

Explores the laws of reflection and refraction in transparent matter, focusing on wave interaction with dielectric slabs.