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PHYS 428
Optics
The electromagnetic wave nature of light is examined. Those aspects of physical optics pertinent to recent developments are treated.
Credits
3
Cross Listed Courses
APN 428
& 528,
PHYS 428
& 528
Prerequisite
PHYS 216