Introduces the fundamental concepts of optics, covering quantum optics, wavy optics, and electromagnetic optics, as well as the principles of reflection, refraction, and image formation.
Covers the basics of optical tweezers and their applications in microscopy, manipulation, and spectroscopy, as well as the alignment of molecules using laser pulses.
Introduces optical methods in chemistry, covering ray optics, lasers, spectroscopy, and X-ray physics, emphasizing light-matter interactions and Nobel Prize-winning advancements.
Explores the principles and applications of the Fabry-Perot standard, including spectral range, resolution, intensity measurements, and cavity stability.
Explores applications of micron and submicron focusing, crystallography, and tomographic reconstructions in beamlines, as well as the need for secondary optics and different types of lenses.
Explores the historical perspective, properties, and applications of X-rays, including diffraction, atomic resolution, and spectral colors of elements.