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APPLIED OPTICS

CODE 94888
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 6 cfu during the 2nd year of 9012 FISICA(LM-17) - GENOVA
  • 6 cfu during the 3nd year of 8758 FISICA (L-30) - GENOVA
  • 6 cfu during the 1st year of 9012 FISICA(LM-17) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR FIS/01
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 1° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    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 processes. 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 that, on the other hand, they are 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 critical thinking 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 with pre-arranged experienxces. 

    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.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    LUCA REPETTO (President)

    ELENA ANGELI

    FLAVIO FONTANELLI (President Substitute)

    LESSONS

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Laboratory work on an argument proposed by the students and whose execution details are planned with the teacher, followed by an oral exam. Starting from the proposal, and during its implementation, the student is invited to use the critical thinking, the knowledge and the practical skills that were learnt during the course. In the first part of the oral exam, the student presents his/her work, pointing out the difficulties that have been encountered and solutions that have been chosen. In the following part of the oral exam, this discussion is extended to the other topics considered in the course.

    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