Course detail
Optical Design
FSI-TCS Acad. year: 2020/2021 Summer semester
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.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
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
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
Students design: magnifying glass, objective, eyepiece and microscope and correct aberrations. A short report will be classified.
Aims
Design and analysis of optical systems using computer program ZEMAX.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Only final report is controlled. Missed lessons cannot be compensated for.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-FIN: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, 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
Basics of ZEMAX
Singlet design: aberration graphs, image optimization.
Aberrations, their exhibition and display.
Doublet.
Newtonian telescope (optical systems with mirrors and broken axis).
Cassegrain telescope.
Objective with variable focal length (Zoom).
Aberrations, compensation.
Image analysis: Modulation transfer function, subjective image validation.
Optimization – hints.
Doublet design and optimization.
12.-14. Individual consultations
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Basics of ZEMAX
Singlet design: aberration graphs, image optimization.
Aberrations, their exhibition and display.
Doublet.
Newtonian telescope (optical systems with mirrors and broken axis).
Cassegrain telescope.
Objective with variable focal length (Zoom).
Aberrations, compensation.
Image analysis: Modulation transfer function, subjective image validation.
Optimization – hints.
Doublet design and optimization.
12.-14. Individual work