Waves and Optics
Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA522
Summer 2024 Summer 2024, Uppsala, 100%, Distance learning, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 4
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 12
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 10 June 2024–19 July 2024
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
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60 credits in science/engineering. One of the courses Mechanics II, Electrical Power Transmission Systems, Mechanics KF, Applied Mechanics I. Participation in Electromagnetism I or Electromagnetism or Basics of Electrical Engineering III: Field Theory. These courses can also be taken in parallel.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
- Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2024
- Application code
- UU-63144
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 9 May 2024–9 June 2024
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2025 Spring 2025, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 20 January 2025–23 March 2025
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
60 credits in science/engineering. One of the courses Mechanics II, Electrical Power Transmission Systems, Mechanics KF, Applied Mechanics I. Participation in Electromagnetism I or Electromagnetism or Basics of Electrical Engineering III: Field Theory. These courses can also be taken in parallel.
- Selection
-
All qualified applicants will be admitted.
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
- Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2024
- Application code
- UU-63069
Admitted or on the waiting list?
About the course
In this course, you will have the opportunity to study and describe fundamental wave phenomena - both mechanical and electromagnetic - as well as central principles in optics.
Throughout the course, you will explore phenomena related to electromagnetic waves, including reflection, refraction, dispersion, and phase and group velocity. We will delve into geometric optics, study various optical instruments, and investigate polarisation, optical activity, and birefringence.
Interference and diffraction, including Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, will be covered along with an introduction to holography. We will also discuss various sources of radiation and provide an overview of modern technology for manufacturing optical components.
Through hands-on laboratories in areas such as ray optics, wave optics, interference, and polarization, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge. Additionally, you will conduct a small project to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in the field of optics. Our aim is to balance theoretical learning with practical applications and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the physics of waves and optics, including their modern technological applications.
Syllabus
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2023
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2022, version 2
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2022, version 1
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2020
- Syllabus valid from Spring 2020
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2019
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2015, version 2
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2015, version 1
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2012
- Syllabus valid from Autumn 2008
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Spring 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 3
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2020
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Spring 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Spring 2012, version 2
- Reading list valid from Spring 2012, version 1
Contact
- Study counselling
- studievagledare@physics.uu.se
- +46 18 471 35 21