Application of Mathematica in Visualized Auxiliary Teaching of the Course “Principles of Optics”

《光学原理》课程作为光学相关专业的核心基础课程，其内容涵盖了光的干涉、衍射、偏振、光的电磁理论以及光在不同介质中的传播特性等，具有理论抽象、公式推导复杂等特点。传统教学模式下，学生对课程内容的理解和掌握存在较大难度，学习兴趣和积极性不高等问题。本文探讨了利用Mathematica软件的可视化功能辅助《光学原理》课程教学的改革方法，通过将抽象的物理概念和复杂的数学公式转化为直观的图形和动画，降低学生的学习难度，提高教学效果。As a core basic course for optics-related majors, the course “Principles of Optics” covers the interference, diffraction, polarization of light, the electromagnetic theory of light, and the propagation characteristics of light in different media. It is characterized by abstract theories and complex formula derivations. Under the traditional teaching mode, students have great difficulties in understanding and mastering the course content, and there are problems such as low learning interest and enthusiasm. This paper explores the reform method of using the visualization function of Mathematica software to assist the teaching of the course “Principles of Optics”. By transforming abstract physical concepts and complex mathematical formulas into intuitive graphics and animations, it reduces students’ learning difficulties and improves the teaching effect.