Proseminar in Optics (FSI-T0S)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: Mgr. Věra Kollárová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

The aim is to extend the understanding of selected optical principles and effects and support of individual or group dealing with problems using a mathematical description or work in the laboratory.
Learning outcomes and competences:

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills of selected parts of geometrical and wave optics.
Prerequisites:

Wave optics
Course contents:

The course deals with selected topics of optics which were not talked about in the previous semester. Partly, it can be modified according to suggestion or needs of students. Students experience also some experimental work in laboratory.
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 is suplemented by practical laboratory work.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Students are evaluated on the basis of discussion on topics explained during the course and processing of a selected topic. 
Controlled participation in lessons:

The attendance at the courses is obligatory. In the case of excused absence an individual way of compensation can be arranged.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  3 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
    Exercise  10 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  1. Principles of light generation

  2. Absorption of light

  3. Dispersion of light

  4. Propagation of a wave packet

  5. Matrix optics

  6. Stigmatic and astigmatig imaging

  7. Spatial filtration, 4F system

  8. Basic conceprs of Fourier optics


The curriculum can be changed according to suggestion and needs of students.
    Laboratory exercise

Spatial filtration, 4F system
    Exercise

Seminars include practical problems related to the course.
Literature - fundamental:
1.

Bajer, J: Optika, Olomouc, 2018 
2.

Saleh, B. E. A., Teich, C.: Základy fotoniky. Matfyzpress, Praha 1994.
3.

Malý, P.: Optika. Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Karolinum, 2013.
Literature - recommended:
1.

Hecht, E.: Optics. Pearson, 2017.
2.

Born, M., Wolf, E.: Principles of Optics. 7th ed. Cambridge University Press 1999.
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 2 Elective 2 1 S