Course detail

Physical Optics (in English)

FIT-FYOeAcad. year: 2023/2024

Electromagnetic waves and light. Fresnel's equations. Reflection at dielectric and metallic surfaces, polarization. Coherence, interference from thin films. Diffraction by 2D and 3D structures. Holography, holography code, reconstruction of optic field. Transmission of light through media. Dispersion, absorption. Scattering. Thermal radiation. Elements of image-forming systems. Analytical ray tracing. Matrix concept. Errors in image forming. Quantum mechanical principles of radiation. Spectra of atoms and molecules. Physical statistics. Photon. Stimulated and spontaneous emission. Lasers. The basis of luminiscence. Radioactive radiation.  

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Petr Sedlák, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Physics (UFYZ)

Entry knowledge

Fundamentals of physics at secondary school level 

  

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

    • Mid-term exam - up to 10 points
    • Project - up to 30 points
    • Written exam - up to 60 points
 

Aims

To learn the basic principles of the physical optics needed for computer graphics. Extend the general knowledge of optics and get acquainted with the modern optics. To learn how to apply the gathered knowledge on real tasks. To get acquainted with further physics principles important for computer graphics.
The students will learn the basic principles of the physical optics needed for computer graphics. They will extend their general knowledge of optics and get acquainted with the modern optics. They will also learn how to apply the gathered knowledge on real tasks. Finally, they will get acquainted with further physics principles important for computer graphics.  

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hecht, E., Zajac, A.: Optics, Addison-Wesley, Reading, UK, 1977, ISBN 0-201-02835-2
Saleh, B. E. A, Teich, M. C.: Fundamentals of Photonics, Wiley 2007, USA, 978-0-471-35832-9
Halliday, D., Resnick, R., Walker, J.: Fundamentals of Physics, Willey, New York, USA, 1997, ISBN 0-471-10559-7
Malý, P.: Optika (2ed), Karolinum, 2013, ISBN 978-80-246-2246-0

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's

    branch MGMe , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Sedlák, Ph.D.

Fundamentals seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Sedlák, Ph.D.

Project

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Sedlák, Ph.D.