Course detail

Proseminar in Optics

FSI-T0SAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course deals with selected topics of optics which were not talked about in the previous semester. Partly, it can be modified according to suggestion or needs of students. Students experience also some experimental work in laboratory.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Věra Kollárová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills of selected parts of geometrical and wave optics.

Prerequisites

Wave optics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students are evaluated on the basis of discussion on topics explained during the course and processing of a selected topic. 

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to extend the understanding of selected optical principles and effects and support of individual or group dealing with problems using a mathematical description or work in the laboratory.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The attendance at the courses is obligatory. In the case of excused absence an individual way of compensation can be arranged.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Bajer, J: Optika, Olomouc, 2018 


Saleh, B. E. A., Teich, C.: Základy fotoniky. Matfyzpress, Praha 1994.


Malý, P.: Optika. Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Karolinum, 2013.


Recommended reading

Hecht, E.: Optics. Pearson, 2017.


Born, M., Wolf, E.: Principles of Optics. 7th ed. Cambridge University Press 1999.


Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-PMO-P Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

10 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Věra Kollárová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Principles of light generation.
  2. Absorption of light
  3. Dispersion of light
  4. Propagation of a wave packet
  5. Matrix optics
  6. Stigmatic and astigmatig imaging.
  7. Spatial filtration, 4F system.

The curriculum can be changed according to suggestion and needs of students.

Laboratory exercise

6 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Věra Kollárová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Interferemeters

Spatial filtration, 4F system

Exercise

10 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Věra Kollárová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Seminars include practical problems related to the course.