FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 6002
B.Sc. OPTOMETRY
FIRST YEAR
PAPER I PHYSICAL AND GEOMETRICAL OPTICS AND II)
Q.P. Code: 806002
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Determination of the radius of curvature of the given plano convex
lens by forming Newton's rings.
2. Classification of myopia and its correction.
3. Give the basic theory of laser. How laser can be produced using ruby?
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Huygen's wave theory.
2. Applications of interference.
3. Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffractions.
4. Double refraction in a crystal.
5. Ultraviolet spectrum.
6. Glare effect.
7. Total internal reflection.
8. Uses of laser in the medical field.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Dual nature theory.
2. Applied aspects of diffraction.
3. Electromagnetic spectrum.
4. Laws of photoelectric effect.
5. Presbyopia.
6. Fermat's principle.
7. Essential conditions for interference of light.
8. Dispersive power of a medium.
9. Prism diopter.
10. Population inversion in laser.