OPTI416
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OPTI416 - Modern Astronomical Optics
Course Description
This course provides an overview of astronomical optical systems and techniques for the observation of exoplanets. It introduces astronomical and optical concepts related to exoplanets observations. By focusing on a particularly challenging observational problem of modern astronomy, the course will teach design and analysis of ultra high precision optical systems and measurement techniques, including spectroscopy, photometry, optical metrology and interferometry.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Enrollment Requirements
016012
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
OPTI516
Name
Lecture
Workload Hours
3
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Spring