5 Questions
What does physical optics study in the field of optics?
Interference, diffraction, and polarization
Which branch of optics studies quantum noise in optical communication?
Coherence theory
What is the principle behind physical optics?
It estimates the field on a surface using ray optics and integrates it to calculate the transmitted or scattered field
What does the word 'physical' signify in physical optics?
It is more physical than geometric or ray optics
Which approximation is physical optics similar to?
The Born approximation
Test your knowledge of physical optics principles, including interference, diffraction, and polarization. Explore the branch of optics that delves into phenomena beyond the scope of geometric optics.
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