Applied Optics for Engineers

Applied Optics for Engineers

1. Ray Optics

   • Basic imaging

   • Ray tracing

   • Ray transfer matrices

   • Aberrations
     

2. Scalar Wave Optics

   • Waves

   • Interference

   • Diffraction

   • Coherence
     

3. Vectorial Light

   • Maxwell's equations

   • Polarisation of light

   • Jones and Stokes vectors

   • Fresnel equations

Written Exam 60% (re-sit/re-exam as scheduled) To pass the course, it is needed to score a minimum of 5 for the written exam.

Experiments 40% (reports 20% + oral 10%) (attendance is obligatory and no re-sit possible)