Course detail
Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments and CADS
FSI-TKC Acad. year: 2022/2023 Summer semester
Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments and CADS gives a basic overview of instruments and mechanisms used in surface science and optics. Students are introduced in to the computer design of optical systems particularly.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will learn the function and design of the basic instruments and also the programs used in their design.
Prerequisites
Design basics
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
Student designs optical system. A short report will be classified.
Aims
The goal of the the subject is to provide students an overview of construction of devices used in physics of surfaces and optics.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Final report is controlled.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Bachelor's, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Overview of the instruments used in physics – principles
Optical instruments – an overview
Optical instruments – a design
Micromanipulators and optical elements mounting
Computer design of optical systems – an introduction
Optimization of optical systems
Vacuum systems
Structural elements and materials of vacuum systems
Computer design of particle optics systems – an introduction
Particle sources
Nanomanipulators and detection of the position
Exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Introduction to the design of optical systems
Principles of the correct mounting of optical elements in the mechanical parts
Optical design of astronomic telescope
Design of the objective tube
Design of the eyepiece extension
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Introduction to the design of optical systems
Principles of the correct mounting of optical elements in the mechanical parts
Optical design of astronomic telescope
Design of the objective tube
Design of the eyepiece extension