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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
FYS.514

Optical Design, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Course code
FYS.514
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tapio Niemi
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Huttunen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Physics Studies 100 %

Online studies on basic physics needed in optical design. Analysis and design tasks of optical systems using commercially available software


1. Basics of optical design
History of optical design
Basic physics
Optical system and ray tracing
Optical surfaces
Coordinate system
Optical materials
Optical ray definitions
Resolution
Optical aberrations


2. Basics of design software
Introduction to OpTaliX
Illumination
Optimization


3. Design exercises


Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

25.10.2021 12.12.2021
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)