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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Optometry

655-210 Optical Design and Metrology

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor G Smith

Prerequisite/s:

Optical Systems 655-101.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

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

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 colourimetry.

Assessment:

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

Prescribed Texts:

A reference list and reference materials will be provided.

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