The Applied Optics course provides an introduction to some of the most important optical techniques that find application in several research fields and in manufacturing. The arguments of the program are considered both theoretically and in the laboratory practice
Understanding some of the main optical techniques with analytical and imaging applications.
Nowadays these techniques find implementation in very high performance instruments, but very closed with respect to the operator’s action. The peculiar skills of the physicist can take a special value providing a proper knowledge of the underlying principles and a critical attitudes towards the real limitations of the techniques.
Applied Optics is a 60-hour course divided into theoretical and laboratory classes. Laboratory classes provide both a practical demonstration of the arguments introduced theoretically and the possibility to try them independently
M. Born and E. Wolf, “Principles of optics”, Cambridge University Press.
J.W. Goodman, “Introduction to Fourier optics”, Mc. Graw-Hill
Laboratory work and oral exam
For the evaluation, the requirement is to carry out a short experimental work and to undergo an oral exam where the student shall show a proper knowledge of the course topics.Minimum marks required to pass the exam is 18/30. In order to achieve 30/30 or 30/30 cum laude an excellent knowledge is required.
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