Course detail

Engineering Optics

FSI-TIO-KAcad. year: 2024/2025

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

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Pavel Pořízka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Entry knowledge

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.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Written exam - tasks related to topics of seminars.
Oral exam - discussion over selected topic.
Active participation in seminars. Absence will be compensated for by writing an essay on the given topic.

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.

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.

Study aids

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.
KOECHNER, W. a M. BASS. Solid-State Lasers, a graduate text. New York: Springer, c2002. ISBN 0-387-95590-9.
JELÍNKOVÁ, H. Lasers for Medical Applications. 1st edition. Woodhead Publishing, c2013. ISBN 9780857092373.
SIEGMAN, A.E. Lasers. University Science Books, c1986. ISBN 0935702113.
SALEH, Bahaa E. A. a M. C. TEICH. Fundamentals of photonics. New York: Wiley, c1991. ISBN 978-047-1839-651.

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.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-STG-K Master's

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

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hod., compulsory

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

4 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Pořízka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

There are no dedicated laboratory experiments to this course.

Guided consultation

35 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Pořízka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Ray tracing in the optical system using matrix representation.
Coherence length calculation from the spectral characteristics.
Calculation of the Gaussian beam parameters and its transformation.

Calculation of resonator stability.
Calculation of the electro-optical modulator parameters and acusto-optical deflector of the light.