Optics Laboratory and Application
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course gives an introduction to optical analysis methods of very general interest, that are diffusely exploited in many research as well industrial applications. The experiments bring to the study of fundamentals of Fourier Optics and of Statistical Optics, and to the comprehension of the role played by them in the instrument design.
Each group of students is charged with one experiment to be developed and performed during the course.
Each group of students is charged with one experiment to be developed and performed during the course.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the laboratory course the student will have a detailed knowledge of one or more optical techniques. He/she will be able to discuss, design, realize an optical apparatus and perform the corresponding data analysis, even with codes written to the aim. The main items are:
- static light scattering
- dynamic light scattering
- holography
- interferometry
- coherent / incoherent imaging
- speckle techniques
- shadowgraph techniques
- measurement of wavefront distorsion
- astronomical optics
- static light scattering
- dynamic light scattering
- holography
- interferometry
- coherent / incoherent imaging
- speckle techniques
- shadowgraph techniques
- measurement of wavefront distorsion
- astronomical optics
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course gives an introduction to optical analysis methods of very general interest, that are diffusely exploited in many research as well industrial applications.
The experiments bring to the study of fundamentals of Fourier Optics and of Statistical Optics, and to the comprehension of the role played by them in the instrument design.
Each group of students is charged with one experiment to be developed and performed during the course.
The students are almost free of choosing the issue to deal with, and the applications of the techniques suggested. They can either choose or propose experiments among the following issues:
- static light scattering
- dynamic light scattering
- holography
- interferometry
- coherent / incoherent imaging
- speckle techniques
- shadowgraph techniques
- measurement of wavefront distorsion
- astronomical optics
and other similar items of interest for the students.
The laboratory is equipped with instruments that permit the comprehension of the principles of each technique, and the students learn fundamentals of signal analysis through the basic statistical techniques
The experiments bring to the study of fundamentals of Fourier Optics and of Statistical Optics, and to the comprehension of the role played by them in the instrument design.
Each group of students is charged with one experiment to be developed and performed during the course.
The students are almost free of choosing the issue to deal with, and the applications of the techniques suggested. They can either choose or propose experiments among the following issues:
- static light scattering
- dynamic light scattering
- holography
- interferometry
- coherent / incoherent imaging
- speckle techniques
- shadowgraph techniques
- measurement of wavefront distorsion
- astronomical optics
and other similar items of interest for the students.
The laboratory is equipped with instruments that permit the comprehension of the principles of each technique, and the students learn fundamentals of signal analysis through the basic statistical techniques
Prerequisites for admission
Real and complex analysis. Wave mechanics. Fourier analysis.
Teaching methods
Laboratory activity.
Teaching Resources
J.W.Goodman: Introduction to Fourier Optics.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The work must be discussed with a brief written realtion and an oral presentation.
FIS/03 - PHYSICS OF MATTER - University credits: 6
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Lessons: 14 hours
Professors:
Paroli Bruno, Potenza Marco Alberto Carlo
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
15:00
Physics Department "Aldo Pontremoli" (Via G. Celoria, 16) - Dynamic Scattering Laboratory