Topics and applications in modern physical optics, culminating with the development of the laser and its current applications. Topics include: Gaussian beam propagation, optical resonators, Fourier optics, fiber optics, holography, light-matter interaction using classical and semi-classical models, and the basic theory and types of lasers. (0/21/0/21/0) PREREQUISITES: ENPH 239 (or PHYS 231), ENPH 344 (PHYS 344), or permission of the instructor
