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Introduces the basics of wave propagation, covering longitudinal and transverse waves, superposition, reflection, d'Alembert equation, Fourier decomposition, and wave surfaces.
Explores the photon concept in electromagnetic waves, including energy, momentum, emission by charges, coherence length, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Explores electromagnetic wave properties, polarization, and practical applications, emphasizing the relationship between electric field intensity and light intensity.
Explores coherence and interferometry principles, including statistical optics, autocorrelation functions, and optical coherence tomography applications.