Design of Instruments and Optomechanics I (FSI-TK1)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, 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 basic properties of optical materials from the optics point of view, processes taking place at the interface of the optically isotropic environments, and properties of real optical components and their combination. Students will be able to apply this basic knowledge of geometrical optics in design and construction of optical systems.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be made familiar with concrete optical components, with their mounting in the mechanical parts. They will be made familiar also with the specific optical devices and with their design and mounting. They will gain the fundamental overview of the field.
Prerequisites:
Refractive index, Snell's law, dispersion, light refraction in plan-parallel plate, Gaussian space, graphic determination of the image position, lens maker’s equation (Newton, Gauss, Gullstrand), spherical faces, lenses, Fresnel equations for refraction, mirrors, aberrations of optical systems.
Course contents:
The course introduces students to the design of basic optical systems and devices so that they will be able to design elementary instruments.
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:
Active participation in seminars and three written tests.
Exam: written.
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 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 4 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Eye and vision, basic optical components
2. Fixing of lens, prismatic and reflexion systems
3. Cameras, detectors and digital optics
4. Straight leadings, rotating mountings, principles of kinematic systems
5. Actuators, coulisse mechanisms and kinematic gear, couplings and gearing in precision mechanics
6. Materials for mechanical design and their properties
7. Design and calculation of springs, flexible elements, and spring joints
8. Technical drawings and standardization in optical production, drawing and dimensioning of optical components, surface quality, manufacturing precision
9. Principle of function and types of telescopes, riflescope design
10. Principles of the optical microscope, interferometers and interference microscopes
11. Principle of the objective imaging devices, photographic cameras
12. Devices for enlarging and projecting, rangefinders, refractometers
    Computer-assisted exercise PC support of the course - design and drawings of selected apparatuses.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Yoder, P.: Mounting optics in optical instruments, SPIE Bellingham, 2008
2. Edwards, K., McKee R.: Fundamentals of mechanical component design, McGraw-Hill, 1991.
3. Havelka, B.: Geometrická optika II
4. Harna, Z.: Přesná mechanika.
5. Tryliński, W.: Fine mechanisms and precision instruments: principles of design. Pergamon, 1971.
6. Van Hell,AC.s.: Advanced Optical Techniques
7. De Silva, C. W.: Sensors and actuators: Engineering system instrumentation. CRC Press, 2015
8. Glézl, Š.-Kamarád, J.-Slimák, I.: Presná mechanika
9. norma ISO 10110
Literature - recommended:
1. Keprt, E.: Teorie optických přístrojů I, II
2. Harna, Z.: Přesná mechanika
3. Yoder, P.: Mounting optics in optical instruments, SPIE Bellingham, 2008
4. Havelka, B.: Geometrická optika II
5. Glézl, Š.-Kamarád, J.-Slimák, I.: Presná mechanika
6. norma ISO 10110
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 8 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
N-PMO-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 8 Compulsory 2 1 W