Light: From Double Rainbows to Optical Fibers
2024-25 Sem B
3 - Science and Technology
CENG
EE
3
English
English
PILO 1
PILO 2
PILO 3
PILO 4
PILO 6
PILO 10
ATTITUDE
B1

In this course, students will learn, understand and appreciate the basic properties and unique applications of light. This GE course is about optical phenomena. What is a double rainbow? What gives a peacock its fascinating color? Does optical fiber have anything to do with your smart phone? How do blue lasers help the CD industry to stay competitive? The wonderful optical phenomena in nature, milestones in optical discoveries over the century, and optical inventions that drastically shaped the modern world will be discussed, and students will acquire a qualitative appreciation of optics in everyday life through lectures and group presentations.

CRN Section Term Type Capacity Day Time Building Room Instructor
1480114801L012024-25 Sem BLaboratory158Fri09:00-11:50YEUNGP1610
  • Prof. PUN Yue Bun Edwin
1480014800C012024-25 Sem BLecture158Thu09:00-11:50YEUNGLT-5
  • Prof. PUN Yue Bun Edwin
Last Updated Time: 19-Nov-2024 04:22