Best Peter Beyersdorfs Podcasts (2025)

Diffraction from a double slit is discussed. The convolution theorem is presented and the grating equation is derived. (incomplete)By Peter Beyersdorf

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More Diffraction 53:17

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We look at the relationship between far-field (Fraunhofer) diffraction and the Fourier transform, and explore the diffraction pattern of a uniformly illuminated circular aperture, which leads to the Rayleigh criterion for resolution in an optical system.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Diffraction 1:15:07

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We look at Fraunhofer diffraction from a slit and for a Gaussian beam. We use Huygen's principle and also discuss Babinet's principleBy Peter Beyersdorf

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More Fiber Optics 58:59

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We discuss unconventional types of fibers including photonic crystal fibersBy Peter Beyersdorf

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Fiber Optics 1:17:20

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We introduce the basic principles and parameters associated with fiber opticsBy Peter Beyersdorf

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Coherence 57:13

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We introduce the coherence function and look at the relationship between coherence, bandwidth and linewidth.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Fourier Analysis 1:15:55

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Fourier Series are introduced and are generalized to the Fourier sine and cosine tansformBy Peter Beyersdorf

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Fabry-Perot Interferometer 1:16:09

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We look at the transmission of a Fabry-Perot interferometer and discuss properties like the free spectral range, finesse and linewidth.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Michelson Interferometer 1:15:35

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We investigate the Michelson interferometer and the relationship between physical parameters and the interference term.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Two beam interferencde 1:14:37

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We look at the interference term present when two waves interfere and discuss the effect coherence has on fringe visibilityBy Peter Beyersdorf

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Group and Phase velocity 1:15:09

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We look at the difference between group velocity and phase velocity in a dispersive material and introduce the Fourier transformBy Peter Beyersdorf

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Superposition 1:14:48

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We investigate the behavior of multiple waves that overlap in space and time.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Wave equation 1:10:12

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We look at Maxwell's equations and use them to find the wave equation for electromagnetic radiation. We then investigate various solutions to the wave equation.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Thick Lenses 1:14:54

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We introduce thick lenses and discuss parameters necessary to describe them. We go on to introduce ray matrices.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Ray Matrices 1:13:24

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We look at methods for solving imaging problems using ray matrices.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Thin Lenses 1:16:58

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We introduce the thin lens equation and the lens makers formula and the concept of ray tracing.By Peter Beyersdorf

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Fermat's Principle and Huygen's Principle 1:15:14

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We Introduce Huygen's principle and Fermat's principle and use them to derive Snell's law and the law of reflection.By Peter Beyersdorf

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The Nature of Light 1:16:38

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Modern Optics provides a framework for understanding and analyzing optical wave propagation, interference, polarization and diffraction effects. This framework is essential for those who will work with imaging systems, lasers, optical communication systems, and optical measurements.By Peter Beyersdorf