METR 125 - Optical Metrology

3 Credits: (2 lecture, 3 lab)

Course Description
The course presents physical and geometrical optics with applications to a variety of areas of measurement. Measurement techniques include mirrors, lenses, diffraction gratings, and interferometry.

Note Fall semester only.

Prerequisite PHYS 101 or equivalent.

Text
Serway, R. A., Vuille, C., & Hughes, J. (2018).College physics (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Apply the principles of geometrical and physical optics to measurement systems.

B. Apply methods of optical metrology to interferometry.

C. Organize optical instruments into practical measurement systems.

D. Assess measurement systems for potential errors.

E. Analyze test results in order to draw conclusions.

Content
A. The electromagnetic spectrum.

B. Dual nature of light.

C. Reflection: plane and spherical surfaces.

D. Refraction: plane and spherical surfaces.

E. Thin lenses.

F. Interference.

G. Diffraction and diffraction gratings.

H. Polarization.

I. Optical instruments: simple magnifier, compound microscope, telescopes.

J. Michelson Interferometer.

Student Evaluation
The objectives will be evaluated as follows: A, B, C, D, and E will be evaluated using some combination of lab reports, examinations, and a final examination.