Author
Nofziger, Michael James.Issue Date
1995Committee Chair
Dereniak, Eustace L.
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The University of Arizona.Rights
Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.Abstract
This dissertation addresses concepts involved in the design and teaching of optical laboratories at the undergraduate level. Curriculum and lab manuals to carry out experiments for the undergraduate optical labs in the UA Optical Engineering program have been developed. Specific as well as general educational goals are discussed for many of the experiments. Innovative approaches to experiments are given, as well as ideas for future improvements to this lab program. The lab manuals for Sophomore courses in Geometrical Optics and Physical Optics appear in their entirety as Appendices to this dissertation.Type
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Degree Name
Ph.D.Degree Level
doctoralDegree Program
Optical SciencesGraduate College