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What is Light? Classical Physics Understanding of Light Waves

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This course explains the classical physics view of light as an electromagnetic wave. It connects Maxwell’s equations to wave properties, diffraction, interference, polarization, and light’s energy and momentum.

Syllabus

Introduction
Maxwell's Equations
Electromagnetic Oscillations
Wave Properties
Diffraction
Interference
Polarization
Energy & Momentum
Continuous Absorption/ Emission
Future

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