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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

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

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
Visual total
50
Other
0
Total regs
50

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.40
Easiness
1.20
Pass rate
86.0%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
6.0%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
B
Students counted
50
A through F plus W

PHYS 425 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Schroeder, Walter Andreas
2.50
RMP
3.1
Graded
20
Total regs
22
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Total regs
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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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3.1
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