Engineering Optics (FSI-TIO)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Pavel Pořízka, 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 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.
Learning outcomes and competences:

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.
Prerequisites:
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.
Course contents:

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.
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. Teaching may be supplemented by practical laboratory work.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Written exam - tasks related to topics of seminars.
Oral exam - discussion over selected topic.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Active participation in seminars. Absence will be compensated for by writing an essay on the given topic.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  6 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  7 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

- 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

There are no dedicated laboratory experiments to this course.
    Exercise

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.
Literature - fundamental:
1. SALEH, Bahaa E. A. a M. C. TEICH. Fundamentals of photonics. New York: Wiley, c1991. ISBN 978-047-1839-651.
2. HITZ, C. B., J. J. EWING a J. HECHT. Introduction to laser technology. 4th ed. Hoboken: John Wiley, c2012. ISBN 04-709-1620-6.
4. KOECHNER, W. a M. BASS. Solid-State Lasers, a graduate text. New York: Springer, c2002. ISBN 0-387-95590-9.
5.

SIEGMAN, A.E. Lasers. University Science Books, c1986. ISBN 0935702113.
6.

JELÍNKOVÁ, H. Lasers for Medical Applications. 1st edition. Woodhead Publishing, c2013. ISBN 9780857092373.
Literature - recommended:
4. LIŠKA, M.: Optické sešity. (Texty k přednáškám.) Brno: VUT 2014/2015.
5. MALACARA, D., THOMPSON, B. J.: Handbook of optical engineering. New York: MARCEL DEKKER, 2001. 978 p.
6. RASTOGI, P.K., INAUDI, D.: Trends in optical nondestrucvtive testing and inspection. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2000. 633 p.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-PMO-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 7 Compulsory 2 2 W
N-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 7 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-STG-P full-time study MTS Modern Technologies of Lighting Systems -- Cr,Ex 7 Compulsory 2 2 W