Course detail
Optical Microscopy and Spectroscopy
FSI-TMK Acad. year: 2024/2025 Winter semester
Introduction to light microscopy (historical overview completed by substantial pieces of knowledge of geometric and wave optics, light-microscope optical setup, techniques of light microscopy, and practical knowledge), theoretical description of image formation (wave theory of image formation based on the Abbe theory), fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, interference and holographic microscopy (principle, setup of the device, imaging properties), X-ray computed tomography, spectroscopic methods (Laser-Induced Breakdown, UV, VIS, Raman), polarisation microscopy, computers and cameras in microscopy.
Demonstrations and practical exercises on light microscopy, and spectroscopy and particle spectroscopy are carried out in laboratories.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Elementary Physics, Quantum Physics, Solid State Physics, Surfaces and Thin Films, Geometrical and wave optics.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The assessment of a student is made upon his performance in written and oral part of the exam.
The presence of students is monitored by the tutor. Maximum of tolerated absence is 25 %.
Aims
The goal of the course is to provide students an overview of the principles and methods of light microscopy and spectroscopy, and give them practical experience with relevant devices.
Students will learn about the history and modern techniques and approaches in the field of light microscopy and spectroscopy and have practical experience with relevant devices.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-PMO-P: Precise Mechanics and Optics, Master's, compulsory
Programme N-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Master's, compulsory
Programme C-AKR-P: , Lifelong learning
specialization CZS: , elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Syllabus
Introduction to light microscopy
Theory of imaging in microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy
Confocal and 2-photon microscopy
Interference and holographic microscopy
4G in holographic interferometry
X-ray computed tomography
Interaction of light with matter
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Optical and Raman spectroscopy
Computers and cameras in microscopy
Polarization microscopy
Laboratory exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Demonstrations and practical exercises in laboratories follow the lectures.