Course detail

Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments and CADS

FSI-TKCAcad. year: 2013/2014

Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments and CADS gives a basic overview of instruments and mechanisms used in surface science and optics. Students are introduced in to the computer design of optical systems particularly.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jakub Zlámal, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn the function and design of the basic instruments and also the programs used in their design.

Prerequisites

Design basics

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.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Student designs optical system. A short report will be classified.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the the subject is to provide students an overview of construction of devices used in physics of surfaces and optics.

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

Final report is controlled.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Harna, Z.: Přesná mechanika, VUT v Brně, 1996
Keprt, E.: Teorie optických přístrojů I,II, Praha, 1965
Shannon, R. R.: The Art and Science of Optical Design, Cambridge University Press, 1977, ISBN-0-521-45414-X

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-FIN , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jakub Zlámal, Ph.D.
Ing. Martin Antoš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Overview of the instruments used in physics - principles
Optical instruments - an overview
Optical instruments - a design
Micromanipulators and optical elements mounting
Computer design of optical systems - an introduction
Optimization of optical systems
Vacuum systems
Structural elements and materials of vacuum systems
Computer design of particle optics systems - an introduction
Particle sources
Nanomanipulators and detection of the position

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Antoš, Ph.D.
Ing. Jakub Zlámal, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to the design of optical systems
Principles of the correct mounting of optical elements in the mechanical parts
Optical design of astronomic telescope
Design of the objective tube
Design of the eyepiece extension

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jakub Zlámal, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to the design of optical systems
Principles of the correct mounting of optical elements in the mechanical parts
Optical design of astronomic telescope
Design of the objective tube
Design of the eyepiece extension