Course detail

Introduction to Optomechanics

FSI-TKC Acad. year: 2023/2024 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

Entry knowledge

Design basics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Student designs optical system. A short report will be classified.
Final report is controlled.

Aims

The goal of the the subject is to provide students an overview of construction of devices used in physics of surfaces and optics.
Students will learn the function and design of the basic instruments and also the programs used in their design.

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