Course detail

Engineering Optics

FSI-TIOAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course "Optical Engineering" focuses on the introduction to the aspects of lasers, their basic types and potential applications. The discussion starts from the basics of radiometry and photometry and ray transfer matrix analysis. Then, the theory of Gaussian beams and their generation, propagation and transformation is dissected. Finally, the main core of the course deals with the laser resonators and amplifiers. Individual types of lasers are introduced together with their implementation to modern applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Light trajectory in the gradient environment. Relation between coherent length and spectral width of radiation. Physical principles of laser working. Open propagation and Gaussian pack transformation. Optical anisotropy. Use of the electro-optical and acusto-optical effects. Holographic interferometry. Spectral Interferometry. Coherent optical correlators.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have the following knowledge and skills when they begin the course: the theory of the electromagnetic field, the geometrical optics, the wave optics and the basic methods of the optical measurements.

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 may be supplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written exam - tasks related to topics of seminars.
Oral exam - discussion over selected topic.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Ohledně možností pracovních stáží kontaktujte vyučujícího.

Aims

The aim of the course is to create a complex overview of the laser technology. The course provides theory of lasers, description of laser beams, lasing action and laser amplification. Moreover, different types of lasers are also discussed together with their utilization in modern applications, from research to industry and clinical applications.

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

Active participation in seminars. Absence will be compensated for by writing an essay on the given topic.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HITZ, C. B., J. J. EWING a J. HECHT. Introduction to laser technology. 4th ed. Hoboken: John Wiley, c2012. ISBN 04-709-1620-6. (EN)
SALEH, Bahaa E. A. a M. C. TEICH. Fundamentals of photonics. New York: Wiley, c1991. ISBN 978-047-1839-651. (EN)

Recommended reading

LIŠKA, M.: Optické sešity. (Texty k přednáškám.) Brno: VUT 2014/2015.
MALACARA, D., THOMPSON, B. J.: Handbook of optical engineering. New York: MARCEL DEKKER, 2001. 978 p.
RASTOGI, P.K., INAUDI, D.: Trends in optical nondestrucvtive testing and inspection. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2000. 633 p.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-FIN-P Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-STG-P Master's

    specialization MTS , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-PMO , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Pořízka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- radiometry and photometry;
- ray transfer matrix analysis;
- spatial and temporal coherence of light;
- Gaussian beam, theory and properties;
- propagation of Gaussian beams and their transformation;
- optical resonators, gain and loss, and laser amplifier;
- lasing action;
- types of lasers and their selected applications;
- use of acoustic- and electro-optics in laser systems.

Laboratory exercise

12 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Erik Képeš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Coherence length of the He-Ne laser.
Laser interferometer.
Application of lasers.
Laser microinterferometry.
Light polarisation.
Computation using the light.

Exercise

14 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Erik Képeš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Calculation of light path in a graded-index medium.
Ray tracing in the optical system using matrix representation.
Coherence length calculation from the spectral characteristics.
Calculation of the Gaussian pack parameters. Gaussian pack transformation.
Calculation of the electro-optical modulator parameters and acusto-optical deflector of the light.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course