Course detail
Design of Instruments II
FSI-TK2 Acad. year: 2019/2020 Summer semester
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.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
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.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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.
Aims
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.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at practicals is obligatory. Absence may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher depending on the length of absence.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Master's, compulsory-optional
Programme M2A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Master's
branch M-PMO: Precise Mechanics and Optics, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
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
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
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.