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Optics Topics

Interference
Theories on light, Huygens' principle and construction of wave front, Theory of Interference,
conditions for sustained interference, Fresnel's Biprism- distance between by two virtual sources by
shift method, effect of thin film in one of the interfering beams. Interference at thin films (reflected
system), theory of interference at a wedge and theory of Newton's rings, Young's double slit
experiment, Anti-reflective coatings.

Diffraction
Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, Fresnel half period zones-rectilinear propagation of light, Zone
plate construction and theory, comparison of a zone plate with a convex lens. Cylindrical wave front-
half period strips, theory of diffraction at a straight edge, Fraunhofer diffraction -theory of single slit
diffraction, theory of grating - oblique incidence, normal incidence. Discussion of dispersive power,
Rayleigh's criterion for resolution, resolving power of a grating.

Polarisation
Review of Polarization of light and methods of polarization, plane of polarization, Polarization by with
proof. Huygens' theory of double refraction in half wave plates, reflection-Brewster's law, Malu’s law,
proof. Huygens' theory of double refraction in uniaxial crystal, birefringence, theory of retarding
plates, quarter and half wave plates, Production and detection of plane, circularly and elliptically
polarized light, optical activity, specific rotation, Fresnel's theory of optical rotation. Applications of
polarized light, Polaroid, optical isolator.

LASER
General Principles – spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein’s Coefficients, spatial and
temporal coherence, Production of LASERS- Optical Pumping, lasing and active systems, Conditions
for Laser activity, Construction and working of Ruby Laser and Helium Neon Laser with energy level
diagrams.

Fibre Optics
Principle and construction of Optical Fiber, Expression for Acceptance angle and numerical aperture,
fractional index change, Modes of propagation, V number, Types of Optical fibres, Mechanisms of
energy loss in optical fibre, attenuation.

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