Design of Instruments II (FSI-TK2)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: Ing. Martin Antoš, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the progress in the field of laser technique and with modern application of lasers in the physical quantities measurement, as well as technology and medicine. The course will include demonstration of concrete application of lasers.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will acquire basic knowledge needed for design and approximate calculations of optical systems. In practicals students will solve calculations of real optical systems focused on their practical utilisation.
Prerequisites:
Electron theory of the solid state matter, free electron theory, band gap model, semiconductors, p-n junction, light interaction with solids, Dopplers effect, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell equations, wave equation, reflection and refraction, total reflection, polarised and non-polarised light, interference of the light.
Course contents:
The course deals with the following topics: Laser construction, resonator and active medium theory, properties of the light (coherence, propagation of light, active environment theory), tunable lasers - linear spectroscopy, non-linear effects, dye lasers. Coherent lasers - design (He-Ne), energy levels, spectral line width, mode structure. Coherent lasers applications - interferential measurement of geometrical quantities, metrology, length standard, interferometer calibration. Optical trapping, argon laser, optical tunnelling microscope. Laser diodes - types, optical properties, applications, fibre optics, barcode reader, LIDAR, etc. Pulse lasers (Nd:YAG), medicine applications, generation of very short pulses. Power lasers - CO2, laser cutting, surgery. Excursion in laboratories on Institute of Sci. Instr. and in the Technology Centre.
Teaching methods and criteria:
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:
Attendance at practicals is compulsory, one written test in the middle of the semester and one report on a CAD project.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at practicals is obligatory. Absence may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher depending on the length of absence.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Laser construction, resonator and active medium theory, properties of the light (coherence, propagation of light, active environment theory).
Tuneable lasers - linear spectroscopy, non-linear effects, dye lasers.
Coherent lasers - design (He-Ne), energy levels, spectral line width, mode structure.
Coherent lasers applications - interferential measurement of geometrical quantities, metrology, length standard, interferometer calibration. Optical trapping, argon laser, optical tunnelling microscope.
Laser diodes - types, optical properties, applications, fibre optics, barcode reader, LIDAR, etc.
Pulse lasers (Nd:YAG), medicine applications, generation of very short pulses.
Power lasers - CO2, laser cutting, surgery.
    Computer-assisted exercise Laser construction, resonator and active medium theory, properties of the light (coherence, propagation of light, active environment theory).
Tuneable lasers - linear spectroscopy, non-linear effects, dye lasers.
Coherent lasers - design (He-Ne), energy levels, spectral line width, mode structure.
Coherent lasers applications - interferential measurement of geometrical quantities, metrology, length standard, interferometer calibration. Optical trapping, argon laser, optical tunnelling microscope.
Laser diodes - types, optical properties, applications, fibre optics, barcode reader, LIDAR, etc.
Pulse lasers (Nd:YAG), medicine applications, generation of very short pulses.
Power lasers - CO2, laser cutting, surgery.
Excursion in laboratories on Institute of Sci. Instr. and in the Technology Centre.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2A-P full-time study M-PMO Precise Mechanics and Optics -- Col 4 Compulsory 2 1 S
M2A-P full-time study M-FIN Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology -- Col 4 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S