physical optics

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf branch of optics
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs wave optics
gptkbp:appliesTo phenomena where wavelength is comparable to object size
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:wave_theory_of_light
gptkbp:compatibleWith ray approximation
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:geometrical_optics
gptkbp:explains superposition of light waves
wave phenomena of light
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label physical optics
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:Thomas_Young
gptkb:Augustin-Jean_Fresnel
gptkbp:relatedTo electromagnetic theory
quantum optics
gptkbp:studies diffraction
interference
polarization
nature of light
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:laser
fiber optics
optical engineering
holography
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:optics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4