This seminar requires hands-on work.  We will carry out a series of experiments with light.  The experiments will reveal familiar and strange aspects of the nature of light.  Discussions will focus on interpreting the observations and finding applications.  We will explore the limits of simple optical instruments, image processing, interferometry, holography, fiber optics, and some quantum weirdness.

• Instructor:
  • Marianne Breinig (Physics)
    Office: 202 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
    Office Hours: MTF 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, W 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    Phone: (865) 974-7842
    Email: mbreinig@utk.edu

• Class Structure:
  • Students meet Thursday, 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM  in room 511/512 of the Nielsen Physics Building.  There are 10 class periods and each class period focuses on the material presented in a web based module. Students should read through each of the web-based class module before the associated class period.  In class, students will experiment in groups, help with demonstrations, and engage in discussions.  Attendance is required. 
    Class schedule
• Assignments:
  • Students are expected to hand in a minimum of 5 short laboratory report and comment on what they have learned from the experiment.