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PHYS 425

Modern Optics or Modern Experimental Physics II

Physics

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.40
Easiness
1.20
Total regs
50

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.40
A
20.0%
10
B
32.0%
16
C
30.0%
15
D
4.0%
2
F
8.0%
4
W
6.0%
3
A–F + W
50
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
50

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.40
Easiness
1.20
C or better
87.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
91.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.0%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
50
A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 425 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

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Schroeder, Walter Andreas
2.50
RMP
3.1
14 reviews
Graded
20
Total regs
22
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About This Class

Review of electromagnetic wave theory and introductory optics; advanced geometrical optics; Fourier transforms and optics; interference and diffraction; solar cells and LEDs; laser cavities and gain media; introduction to nonlinear and fiber optics. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): PHYS 240 ; or approval of the department. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion, one Laboratory and one Lecture.

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Schroeder, Walter Andreas
2.50
3.1 (14)
20
22
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