OPT-300
Introduction to Optics
Updated: August 19, 2009
Scheduling
Meeting August 26, 2009 1000hrs Workman Rm 205
Information is subject to change without notice!
Instructor: Scott Teare, Electrical Engineering Dept, New Mexico Tech.
Class Textbooks: Modern Optical Engineering, Smith
Reference Textbooks (in library): Introduction to Image StabilizationTeare & Restaino, Optical Shop Testing, Malacara; Principles of Optics, Born and Wolf, Procedures in Experimental Physics, Strong; Optics, Hecht; + various scientific papers.
Location: Workman 117
Class Schedule:
Regular class: Tuesdays 1300-1600 Workman 117
Laboratory: Drop in laboratory.
Course Credit: 4 cr, 3 cl + 1 lab hrs.
Prerequisites: PHYS 122 or 132, MATH 231.
Enrollment: Limited due to available facilities and equipment.
Course Description:
An introduction to geometrical optics, aberration theory, image formation, Fourier optics, radiometry and photometry, and engineering practice in working with optical systems. The course will also introduce optical fabrication concepts and optical coatings.
This is the first course in the Optical Science and Engineering minor degree program.
Course Evaluation:
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Task |
Description |
Date |
Worth |
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Lab Reports |
Lab assignments will be due 1 week after lab date. |
As stated in class |
40% |
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Homework |
Assigned Problems |
Due each chapter |
20% |
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Exam |
Take home |
Dec 4-7, 09 |
40% |
Proposed Lectures (subject to change):
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Week of: |
Topic |
Homework |
Reading |
Lab |
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August 24 |
Organizational Meeting |
Chapter 1 |
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August 31 |
Course Overview and Review Material Chapter 1: General Principles |
Chapter 1 |
Chapter 2 |
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September 7 |
Chapter 2: Image formation |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 3 |
Lab 1 |
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September 14 |
Chapter 3: Aberrations |
Chapter 3 |
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September 21 |
Optical Design Software |
Chapter 4 |
Chapter 4 |
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September 28 |
Chapter 4: Prisms and Mirrors |
Chapter 5 |
Lab 2 |
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October 5 |
Chapter 5: The Eye |
Chapter 5 |
Chapter 6 |
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October 12 |
Chapter 6: Stops and Apertures |
Chapter 6 |
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October 19 |
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Chapter 7 |
Lab 3 |
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October 26 |
Chapter 7: Optical Materials and Int. Coatings |
Chapter 7 |
Chapter 9 |
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November 2 |
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November 9 |
Chapter 9: Basic Optical Devices |
Chapter 9 |
Chapter 11 |
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November 16 |
Chapter 11: Image evaluation |
Chapter 11 |
Chapter 12, 13, 14 |
Lab 4 |
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November 23 |
TBD |
Thanksgiving Week |
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November 31 |
Chapter 12, 13, 14: Optical system design |
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December 7 |
Take Home Examination Due |
Assigned Homework: 58 questions
Chapter 1: 1-6
Chapter 2: 1-11
Chapter 3: 1-4
Chapter 4: None
Chapter 5: 1-6
Chapter 6: 1-14
Chapter 7: 1-5
Chapter 9: 1-9
Chapter 11: 1-3
Physical and Computer Laboratories: 4 planned (tentative)
TBD
Created December 27, 2004
Modified August 21, 2008