Course detail

Introduction to Optomechanics

FSI-TKCAcad. year: 2024/2025

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

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Entry knowledge

Design basics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Student designs optical system. A short report will be classified.
Final report is controlled.

Aims

The goal of the the subject is to provide students an overview of construction of devices used in physics of surfaces and optics.
Students will learn the function and design of the basic instruments and also the programs used in their design.

Study aids

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 B-FIN-P Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme C-AKR-P Lifelong learning

    specialization CLS , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, 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. Zbyněk Dostál, 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. Zbyněk Dostál, 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