PAT Wave & Optics for PAT- Introduction to waves
- Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal)
- Wave properties (amplitude, wavelength, frequency)
- Wave equation and formulae
- Wave interference and superposition
- Wave reflection and refraction
- Wave polarization
- Basics of optics
- Law of reflection
- Law of refraction
- Snell's law
- Total internal reflection
- Introduction to prisms and their properties
- Dispersion of light
- Introduction to optical fibers and their properties
- Wave interference and diffraction
- Standing waves and resonance
PAT Longitudinal & Transverse Waves- Definition and examples of longitudinal waves
- Definition and examples of transverse waves
- Characteristics of longitudinal waves
- Characteristics of transverse waves
- Wave motion in different mediums
- Properties of longitudinal and transverse waves
- Wave equation for longitudinal and transverse waves
- Applications of longitudinal and transverse waves
PAT Properties & Formulae for Waves- Amplitude, wavelength, and frequency
- Wave speed equation
- Relation between wavelength, frequency, and wave speed
- Doppler effect
- Wave energy and power
- Reflection and transmission coefficients
- Phase difference and phase shift
- Group velocity and phase velocity
- Wave interference and superposition
- Standing waves and resonance
- Beat frequency
PAT Electromagnetic Spectrum- Introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum
- Types of electromagnetic waves
- Properties and characteristics of electromagnetic waves
- Electromagnetic wave equation
- Relation between wavelength, frequency, and speed of light
- Electromagnetic wave spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays)
- Applications of electromagnetic waves in everyday life
PAT Properties of Electromagnetic Waves- Polarization of electromagnetic waves
- Reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves
- Laws of reflection and refraction for electromagnetic waves
- Snell's law for electromagnetic waves
- Total internal reflection of electromagnetic waves
- Dispersion of electromagnetic waves
- Absorption and transmission of electromagnetic waves
- Electromagnetic wave interference and diffraction
- Electromagnetic wave polarization
PAT Reflection- Basics of reflection
- Law of reflection
- Incident angle and reflected angle
- Reflection of light and sound waves
- Reflection on plane and curved surfaces
- Reflection of electromagnetic waves
- Applications of reflection in everyday life
PAT Refraction- Basics of refraction
- Law of refraction (Snell's law)
- Refractive index and its importance
- Refraction of light and sound waves
- Refraction of electromagnetic waves
- Total internal reflection and critical angle
- Applications of refraction in everyday life
PAT Prisms- Introduction to prisms
- Types of prisms
- Properties and characteristics of prisms
- Dispersion of light by prisms
- Effects of refraction and reflection in prisms
- Applications of prisms in optics
PAT Properties of Optical Fibres- Basics of optical fibers
- Types of optical fibers
- Properties and characteristics of optical fibers
- Total internal reflection in optical fibers
- Fiber optic communication
- Applications of optical fibers
PAT Interference, Diffraction & Standing Waves- Basics of interference, diffraction, and standing waves
- Interference of waves
- Constructive and destructive interference
- Young's double-slit experiment
- Diffraction of waves
- Single slit diffraction
- Diffraction grating
- Standing waves and resonance
- Applications of interference, diffraction, and standing waves
This course is helpful for the following exams: PAT