Lecture 10: Wave superposition Reading: 7.1, 7.2 PHYS 434 ... · the superposition principle. When...
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 10: Wave superpositionReading: 7.1, 7.2
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● Third problem set will be available on myCourses website tonight:○ Grader: Yang○ Due date: Wednesday, Feb 13
(beginning of class)
● Groups for Demo #2 will be available online tonight.Dr. Lepo will email instructions on how to proceed.
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Summary Lecture 9
● So far, we have considered the ideal conditions of Gaussian optics. The first-order theory was based onthe paraxial approximation.
● Real system diverge from this and show aberrations.Monochromatic/Seidel aberrations: spherical aber-ration, coma, astigmatism, field curvature, distortion.
● Additionally, chromatic aberrations are present thatoriginate from the density dependence of n and f.
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Superposition
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Interference term
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Phasor addition
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Standing waves I
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Standing waves II
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Standing waves III
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Standing waves IV
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Beating and carrier wave I
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Beating and carrier wave II
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Summary Lecture 10
● For many effects in Optics, the wave-like nature of light cannot be neglected. Phenomena like polari-sation, interference and diffraction all rely on thethe superposition principle.
● When two travelling waves of same frequency movethrough each other, they generate a standing wave,that is characterised by nodes and antinodes.
● The addition of two waves of different frequency results in a disturbance that is product of a travellingcarrier wave (v) and a modulated envelope (vg ).
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 11: Fourier Series, Coherence
Reading: 7.3, 7.4
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Summary Lecture 10
● For many effects in Optics, the wave-like nature of light cannot be neglected. Phenomena like polari-sation, interference and diffraction all rely on thethe superposition principle.
● When two travelling waves of same frequency movethrough each other, they generate a standing wave,that is characterised by nodes and antinodes.
● The addition of two waves of different frequency results in a disturbance that is product of a travellingcarrier wave (v) and a modulated envelope (vg ).
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Anharmonic waves I
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Anharmonic waves II
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Fundamental wavelength
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Fundamental wavelength
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Frequency spectrum
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Fourier decomposition
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Serrated ‘saw tooth’
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Serrated ‘saw tooth’
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Non-period waves I
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Non-period waves II
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Fourier transform I
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Fourier transform II
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Gaussian wave packet
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Quasi-monochromatic wave train
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Summary Lecture 11
● Adding many waveforms of different frequency results in anharmonic but periodic signals, which can be de- composed into sums of harmonics (Fourier theorem).
● Real waves are non-periodic and single pulses can be represented via Fourier integrals, i.e. the limit ofƛ → ∞ or k → 0. Fourier transforms can be calculatedin spatial as well as temporal coordinates.
● Quasi-monochromatic light is composed of indivi-dual Gaussian wave-packets, added with undefinedrelativ phase → coherence length is short.
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 12: Introduction to Polarisation
Reading: 8.1 - 8.3
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Summary Lecture 11
● Adding many waveforms of different frequency results in anharmonic but periodic signals, which can be de- composed into sums of harmonics (Fourier theorem).
● Real waves are non-periodic and single pulses can be represented via Fourier integrals, i.e. the limit ofƛ → ∞ or k → 0. Fourier transforms can be calculatedin spatial as well as temporal coordinates.
● Quasi-monochromatic light is composed of indivi-dual Gaussian wave-packets, added with undefinedrelativ phase → coherence length is short.
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Linear polarisation
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Phasor notation
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Right circular polarisation
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Elliptical polarisation
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Malus law
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Dichroism
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Optical axis
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Summary Lecture 12
● When discussing the properties of light, we need to consider the vector nature of the electric field.
● Depending on phase/amplitudes of two travelling waves, the resultant is linearly/circularly/elliptically polarised (can be represented in Jones notation).
● Natural or unpolarised light has polarisation that fluctuates on short timescales. It can be represented by Stokes parameters.
● The simplest polarisers exploit dichroism (i.e. such as a wired grid) to select a specific polarisation.
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 14: Birefringence, Scattering, Reflection, Retarders
Reading: 8.4 - 8.7
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Summary Lecture 12
● When discussing the properties of light, we need to consider the vector nature of the electric field.
● Depending on phase/amplitudes of two travelling waves, the resultant is linearly/circularly/elliptically polarised (can be represented in Jones notation).
● Natural or unpolarised light has polarisation that fluctuates on short timescales. It can be represented by Stokes parameters.
● The simplest polarisers exploit dichroism (i.e. such as a wired grid) to select a specific polarisation.
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Double image in calcite
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(Extra)ordinary rays
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EM field geometry
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Ordinary wavelets
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Extraordinary wavelets
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Negative uniaxial crystal
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Positive uniaxial crystal
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Atmospheric scattering
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Polarisation by scattering I
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Polarisation by scattering II
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Polarisation by reflection
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Pile-of-plates polariser
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Retarders
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Wave-plates
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Summary Lecture 14
● Due to internal anisotropies, many materials are bi-refringent, i.e. characterised by two different refrac-tive indices for different polarisation components.
● Light can be polarised by scattering and (more often) reflection on dielectric surfaces (at Brewster angle).
● While polarisers set a fixed polarisation state, retar-ders are able to coherently transform between them.They achieve this by introducing a phase shift bet-ween ordinary and extraordinary components dependent on the width of the waveplate.
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 15: Polarisers, Optical Activity, Modulators, Liquid Crystals
Reading: 8.8 - 8.12
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Summary Lecture 14
● Due to internal anisotropies, many materials are bi-refringent, i.e. characterised by two different refrac-tive indices for different polarisation components.
● Light can be polarised by scattering and (more often) reflection on dielectric surfaces (at Brewster angle).
● While polarisers set a fixed polarisation state, retar-ders are able to coherently transform between them.They achieve this by introducing a phase shift bet-ween ordinary and extraordinary components dependent on the width of the waveplate.
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Optical activity
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Optical activity
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Faraday effect I
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Faraday effect II
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Liquid crystals
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Nematic LC cell
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Twisted nematic LC cell
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LCD
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LCD
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LCD
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Summary Lecture 15
● The effect of optical elements on the polarisation ofoptical fields can be fully described by matrices.
● Optical activity occurs when left/right circular polari-sation are experiencing different indices of refraction.This rotates the linear polarisation vector.
● Faraday effect: polarisation vector is rotated when an external field is present (important diagnostic).
● Liquid crystals en masse behave like a birefringentmedium (positive uniaxial). We can exploit this tobuild energy efficient liquid crystal displays.
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Midterm exam
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Midterm exam
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Midterm exam - Questions
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Midterm exam - Overall
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● Average for all questions 10.6 points (or 53%)
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Midterm exam - Overall adjusted
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● Average fixed to 69% (or 13.8 points),shift all results by 13.8 - 10.6 = 3.2 points
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Research paper info
● Opportunity to replace half of the midterm grade with a research paper about a topic in Optics.
● The paper consists of two parts: a short and concise proposal (about 1⁄2 page) introducing the topic and highlights a few key references you will study, and the actual paper (about 3-4 pages).
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Research paper info
● Opportunity to replace half of the midterm grade with a research paper about a topic in Optics.
● The paper consists of two parts: a short and concise proposal (about 1⁄2 page) introducing the topic and highlights a few key references you will study, and the actual paper (about 3-4 pages).
● Due dates: Proposal - Wednesday, Mar 13 8pm Research paper - Thursday, Apr 18 8pm
● Check information on myCourses (under Overview) for formal requirements, general info and topics.
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 15: Introduction to Interference
Reading: 9.1 - 9.3
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Summary Lecture 15
● The effect of optical elements on the polarisation ofoptical fields can be fully described by matrices.
● Optical activity occurs when left/right circular polari-sation are experiencing different indices of refraction.This rotates the linear polarisation vector.
● Faraday effect: polarisation vector is rotated when an external field is present (important diagnostic).
● Liquid crystals en masse behave like a birefringentmedium (positive uniaxial). We can exploit this tobuild energy efficient liquid crystal displays.
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Superposition of polarised waves
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Interference fringes
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Temporally coherent wavetrain
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Spatial/temporal coherence I
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Spatial/temporal coherence II
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Fresnel-Arago Laws
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Double-slit experiment I
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Double-slit experiment II
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Double-slit experiment III
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Lloyd’s mirror
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Double-slit experiment IV
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Double-slit experiment V
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Summary Lecture 16
● Optical interference refers to interaction of light with resultant irradiance that differs from the sum ofthe constituent irradiances (vector nature is crucial).
● Interference redistributes the flux intensity, which results in the appearance of fringe patterns.
● For interference to take place, the sources have to becoherent (have a well-defined relative phase) and their polarisations have to satisfy Fresnel-Arago laws.
● Use wavefront-splitting devices (Young’s double-slitexperiment) to study interference properties.
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PHYS 434 Optics
Lecture 17: Amplitude-splitting & Multi-beam Interferometry
Reading: 9.4 - 9.6
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Admin
● Fifth problem set will be on myCourses tomorrow:○ Grader: Rigel○ Due date: Monday, March 25
(beginning of class)
● For those who haven’t filled out feedback form for Demo #1 (including those that did not add their names, check report) - do so by Friday, March 15 atmidnight to get those points!!!!!
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Summary Lecture 16
● Optical interference refers to interaction of light with resultant irradiance that differs from the sum ofthe constituent irradiances (vector nature is crucial).
● Interference redistributes the flux intensity, which results in the appearance of fringe patterns.
● For interference to take place, the sources have to becoherent (have a well-defined relative phase) and their polarisations have to satisfy Fresnel-Arago laws.
● Use wavefront-splitting devices (Young’s double-slitexperiment) to study interference properties.
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Thin-film interference I
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Thin-film interference II
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Fringes of equal inclination
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Haidinger fringes
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Fizeau fringes I
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Fizeau fringes II
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Newton rings
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Michelson interferometer I
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Michelson interferometer II
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Michelson interferometer III
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Michelson interferometer IV
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Multi-beam interference
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Airy function
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Summary Lecture 17
● Coherent beams can be created by splitting the am-plitudes of a single wave into different components.Accounting for different path lengths and phaseshifts,the interference patterns can be determined.
● The most common set-up (Michelson-Interferometer) uses two mirrors and a beamsplitter. Because of its sensitivity, it is a very precise measuring device.
● In many cases, we need to account for interferenceof a large number of beams. The resulting intensity is described by reflection/absorption coefficients.
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