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Class 6 - Postulates of Wave Optics, Monochromatic Waves, Helmholtz equation

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Learning Objectives of this class:

  • Define an optical wave as a wavefunction that satisfies the wave equation.
  • Identify the wave equation for waves traveling in any media
  • Understand the superposition principle
  • Define intensity and power
  • Define a monochromatic wave
  • Define the complex amplitude and understand that it satisfies the Helmholtz equation

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