Explores light propagation in optical fibers, modes in waveguides, fiber types, and fiber lasers, along with historical insights and mode types in slab waveguides.
Explores wave properties, including constant phase surfaces and field polarization, in time and frequency domains, highlighting the importance of peak speed and dispersion relation.
Discusses wave-matter interactions, focusing on diffraction and diffusion phenomena, including principles of reflection, refraction, and the significance of X-ray interactions.