Course detail

Fotonika pro automotive

FEKT-BPC-FPAAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course on Automotive Photonics covers a wide range of topics related to optical technologies used in the automotive industry. It provides an in-depth exploration of various sources of optical radiation, including LED, LD, OLED, and LASER, delving into their function, manufacturing technology, excitation methods, and drivers. Additionally, the course examines parameters of both coherent and incoherent radiation, along with optical radiation detectors such as PIN diodes, Avalanche diodes, and Photomultipliers. Students will also gain insights into cameras, their types (CCD, CMOS), lenses, spatial resolution, and spectral sensitivity. Laser safety and the subjective perception of colors are addressed, alongside the characterization of optical transmission channels and parameters of optical fibers. Practical applications in automotive contexts, including Lidar, LED headlights, cameras, and sensor fusion for autonomous driving, are discussed in conjunction with legislative standards. Furthermore, the course explores emerging areas such as V2X and V2V communication utilizing LED lights. Through this comprehensive curriculum, students will acquire a profound understanding of optical technologies crucial for advancements in automotive engineering and autonomous vehicle development.  

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of physics and mathematics at the level of secondary school education is required. Working in the laboratory is conditional upon obtaining a valid qualification of a "person informed", which students must acquire before the start of the course. Information about this qualification is provided in the Dean's Directive on Familiarization of Students with Safety Regulations.  

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The evaluation consists of: 5 mandatory laboratory tasks (up to 20 points). The exam includes a mandatory written part (up to 70 points). The content of the exam corresponds to the annotation of the course.  

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with optical technologies used in the automotive industry. Students will gain a deeper understanding of light sources such as LED, OLED, LASER, and their applications in vehicles for autonomous driving and safety. The course develops skills in laser safety, characterization of optical transmission channels, and the use of cameras and sensors in vehicles.  

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MESCHEDE, D. Optics, Light and Lasers: The Practical Approach to Modern Aspects of Photonics and Laser Physics. Wiley-VCH, 2017. 978-3527413317. (EN)
SALEH, Bahaa E. A a Malvin Carl TEICH. Základy fotoniky. Praha: Matfyzpress, 1994. ISBN 80-85863-00-6. (CS)
WÖRDENWEBER, Burkard; WALLASCHEK, Jörg; BOYCE, Peter a HOFFMAN, Donald D. Automotive Lighting and Human Vision. Online. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007. ISBN 978-3-540-36696-6. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-36697-3. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-EMU Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Fundamentals seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer