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655-210 Optical Design and Metrology

Credit points: 11.0

Coordinator: Dr G Smith

Prerequisite: Optical Systems 655-101

Contact: 26 lectures (2 per week), 26 hours practical work including design assignments

Timetable: Second semester

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should:

• understand the principles and techniques of optical design;
• have a sound understanding of the control and optimisation of aberrations;
• be able to trace rays through complex systems and be able to develop a first design of an optical system to given specifications;
• have an advanced understanding of optical measurement.

Content:

Aberration theory. Optical design: paraxial layout, aberration reduction. Design of ophthalmic lenses. Radiometry and colorimetry.

Assessment:

A two hour written examination at the end of the semester. Assessment of assignments and practical work (15 per cent)

Prescribed texts:

• A reference list and reference materials will be provided

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 219)

Status:          Official 1996
Date created:    Oct 10 1995
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