OPTICS Lecture notes ª Describe the rectilinear propagation and explain the formation of shadows and eclipses ª Define reflection of light, types of reflection, and the laws of reflection. Explain the

OPTICS

ª Describe the rectilinear propagation and explain the formation of shadows and eclipses

ª Define reflection of light, types of reflection, and the laws of reflection. Explain the image formation and characteristics of images formed by plane and curved

ª Describe the refraction of light and explain Fermat s principle in refraction and reflection. Explain the real and apparent depth

ª Explain the types of lenses and explain the characteristics of images formed by lenses. Derive the lens formula and explain the defect of the lenses

ª Explain the working of the human eye, the microscope, and the telescope

ª Explain reflection, refraction diffraction, diffraction gratings, and Huygens s principle