EE 504 Introduction to Fourier Optics
Students will be introduced to the principles of linear systems and Fourier theory applied to the analysis of optical propagation, diffraction, coherent and incoherent image formation. Topics will include two-dimensional signals and systems, diffraction theory, and the simplifying approximations to diffraction in the Fresnel and Fraunhofer regimes. Transforming properties of lenses will be studied along with the concepts of spatial filtering and aperture coding in image formation. Prerequisites: EE342