Course detail

Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments

FSI-TKKAcad. year: 2022/2023

Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments gives a basic overview of mechanical design for optical devices. Students are introduced into the computer design of mechanical systems particularly.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire skills in technical drawing. They will acquire knowledge of basic machine parts, normed parts, and construction materials. In addition, they are familiar with the static design of structural components for optical systems.

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of mathematics and geometry

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 subject is to provide students an overview of the construction of mechanical assemblies for the optical devices.

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

Leinveber, J.; P. Vávra; J. Řasa.: Strojnické tabulky. Scientia, 2017 (CS)
Shannon, R. R.: The Art and Science of Optical Design, Cambridge University Press, 1977, ISBN-0-521-45414-X
Shigley, Joseph Edward. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.

Recommended reading

Leinveber, J.; P. Vávra; J. Řasa.: Strojnické tabulky. Scientia, 2017
Shigley, Joseph Edward. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-PMO-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme LLE Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to 3D CAD and Optical CAD
Basics of technical drawing
Drawing basic machine parts
Dimensioning, tolerance, basic manufacturing technology
Standard machine parts
Material standards
Static stress calculation
Transfer mechanisms and their design
Drawing documentation of gear, cast and forge

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Support of lectures - practicing in the main topics

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Computer support of lectures - design and construction documentation of mechanical assembly.