LF00ED24 Optical Design: numerical modelling (4 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Itä-Suomen yliopiston, Aalto-yliopiston Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun elektroniikan ja nanotekniikan laitoksen ja Tampereen yliopiston tekniikan ja luonnontieteiden tiedekunnan yhteistyösopimus
Network: FysNet - Physics Education Network
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for FYSNET. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
Basic concepts of optical design, aberrations, and MTF. Principles of optical illumination in optical design. Use of physical optics in optical modeling. Connections to fabrication methods and tolerances. Use of OpTaliX software in optical modeling and design. Optimizing and tolerancing in practice. Number of practical examples and exercises.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to
• Identify the key concepts and terminology in optical design.
• Identify the prime optical aberrations and modulation transfer function and utilize them in optical design.
• Define the analytical principles of optical illumination and utilize them in optical design.
• Apply principles of physical optics in optical modeling.
• Take into account effect fabrication methos in optical design.
• Apply OpTaliX software for optical modeling and design.
Additional information
This course is intended for the following student groups:
• Major studies in physics
Description of prerequisites
Basic understanding of optics