CODE 94888 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 FISICA 9012 (LM-17) - 6 cfu anno 3 FISICA 8758 (L-30) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR FIS/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION OVERVIEW 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 AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Understanding some of the main optical techniques with analytical and imaging applications. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 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. TEACHING METHODS 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 SYLLABUS/CONTENT Introduction to Fourier transforms, their numerical implementation and to linear systems. Interference Michelson’s interferometer and temporal coherence White light interferometry FT spectrometry Young’s interference and spatial coherence Van Cittert-Zernike Theorem Fabry-Pérot interferometer The diffraction grating e dispersive spectroscopy Light propagation and the diffraction integral The theory of imaging The thin lens Lateral and axial resolution in optical systems Holography and digital holography Spatial filtering Polarization of light Jones’ calculus Stokes’ parameter and Poincaré sphere RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY M. Born and E. Wolf, “Principles of optics”, Cambridge University Press. J.W. Goodman, “Introduction to Fourier optics”, Mc. Graw-Hill LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Laboratory work and oral exam ASSESSMENT METHODS 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. FURTHER INFORMATION Teaching material is provided through the Aulaweb platform
