EC3210: Introduction to Electro-Optical Engineering - NPS Online
Introduction to Electro-Optical Engineering
Course #EC3210
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
An overview of the elements that comprise current military electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems. Topics include properties of light, optical elements, quantum theory of light emission, operating principles of laser sources, propagation of Gaussian beams, laser sources, laser modulators, thermal sources of radiation, laser and IR detectors (photomultipliers, photoconductors, photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes), signal-to-noise analysis of direct- and heterodyne-receiver systems. Includes military applications of electro-optic and infrared technology such as missile seekers, laser designators, laser weapons, and Bragg-cell signal processors.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 293
- 592
Prerequisites
- EC2200
- EC2650

Academic Calendar
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06 Jun 2023
Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony
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09 Jun 2023
Spring quarter last day of classes
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13 Jun 2023
Spring quarter final examinations begin