Optical Design (FSI-TCS)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
Design and analysis of optical systems using computer program ZEMAX.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Student will be capable to design and optimize optical systems using program ZEMAX (and other programs because their basic properties are the same).
Prerequisites:
Basics of geometric optics
Course contents:
CAD special will make students familiar with the analysis of the optical system using computers. The main objective of the course is to work with software for optical design ZEMAX. Centred optical systems made of spherical surfaces, three dimensional optical systems, systems with aspheric surfaces, zoom systems, mirrors, apertures and discs are analysed. A Part of the analysis is to identify aberrations and their correction using optimization abilities of ZEMAX.
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:
Students design: magnifying glass, objective, eyepiece and microscope and correct aberrations. A short report will be classified.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Only final report is controlled. Missed lessons cannot be compensated for.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Paraxial space, apertures of the optical system, basic optical aberrations
2. Optical aberrations and methods of their compensation
3. Objective lens design
4. Models of the human eye
5. Telescopes and their construction, eyepieces
6. Objective lens with variable focal length
7. Modulation transfer function, subjective evaluation of imaging
8. Inverting optical system
9. Magnifier lens
10. Optical microscope
11. Telecentric imaging system
12. Design with field lens
    Computer-assisted exercise 1. Basics of OpticStudio (Zemax) program
2. Design of singlet lens: aberration graphs and its consequences, image optimization
3. Design of doublet lens: aberration graphs and its consequences, image optimization
4. Optical system using doublets
5. Galileo and Kepler telescope
6. Newtonian telescope, Cassegrain telescope (optical systems with mirrors and broken axis)
7. Objective with variable focal length
8. Design of inverting optical system
9. Design of magnifying lens
10. Calculation of microscope objective
11. Design of telecentric imaging system
12. Design of field lens
Literature - fundamental:
2. Shannon, R. R.: The Art and Science of Optical Design, Cambridge University Press, 1977, ISBN-0-521-45414-X
3. O'Shea, D. C.: Elements of Modern Optical Design, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-07796-8
4. Laikin, Milton. Lens design. CRC Press, 2018.
Literature - recommended:
1. Laikin, Milton. Lens design. CRC Press, 2018.
2. ZEMAX (učební text)
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 -- GCr 3 Compulsory 2 1 S
B-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 3 Compulsory-optional 1 3 S