Information Package / Course Catalogue
Wave Optics
Course Code: FİZ330
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To explain the properties of light as an electromagnetic wave and applications of these in nature

Course Content

Maxwell equations, radiation, light polarization, refraction

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Must write Maxwell equations and wave equation of light and use these for investigating light’s features
2.Must explain light features as a 1, 2 and 3 dim wave and solve wave equation for boundary conditions and explain light propagation
3.Must present how occurs the radiation emitted from an accelerating point particle and calculate its power
4.Must define polarization of light and say features of polarized states
5.Must explain polarized transverse light waves’ obtaining
6.Must say the meanings of double refraction of light, band width, coherence time
7.Must show the interference of two correlated point light source mathematically and define the features of it
8.Must present the interference of light coming from two independent sources
9.Must say the angular width of radiation propagating as a wave and explain its reason
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fundamentals of Optics, Francis Jenkins and Harvey White, Volume I, 2001
2.Optics, Hecht, E., and A. Zajac, 2nd Edition. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison Wesley, Publishing Company, 987.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
To derive Maxwell equations and wave equation of light and use these for investigating the features of light
Week 2 - Theoretical
To explain light features as a 1, 2 and 3 dim wave and solve wave equation for boundary conditions and explain light propagation
Week 3 - Theoretical
To present how occurs the radiation emitted from an accelerating point particle and calculate its power
Week 4 - Theoretical
To define polarization of light and say features of polarized states
Week 5 - Theoretical
Must explain polarized transverse light waves’ obtaining
Week 6 - Theoretical
To say the meanings of double refraction of light, band width, coherence time
Week 7 - Theoretical
To show the interference of two correlated point light source mathematically and define the features of it
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
To present the interference of light coming from two independent sources
Week 10 - Theoretical
To say the angular width of radiation propagating as a wave and explain its reason
Week 11 - Theoretical
Diffraction and Huygens principle
Week 13 - Theoretical
The investigation of electromagnetic waves propagating through matter
Week 14 - Theoretical
Why is the sky blue?
Week 15 - Theoretical
Electromagnetic radiation of 1 dimensional atom
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz2%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Quiz25112
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
3
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
OÇ-7
3
5
4
OÇ-8
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-9
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026