Course contents
Geometrical optics, aberration theory, evaluation of optical systems, ray-tracing using commercial software, methods of optical design
Course memo Spring 2022-60517
Version 1 – 06/29/2022, 4:27:14 PM
Spring 2022-1 (Start date 18/01/2022, English)
English
SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2010
Geometrical optics, aberration theory, evaluation of optical systems, ray-tracing using commercial software, methods of optical design
After completing this course, the students should be able to
Lectures, lab, computer labs.
Due to a low number of students the course is run maily as a self-study course. Four lectures7discussion sessions are given thoughlout the term. All materials, including lecture notes, are available for self study in between.
Optical physics SK2300, or comparable knowledge.
Computer where you can install optical design software.
Synopsys optical design software. Temporary license obtained via course.
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Examined through short reports on computer labs and through active participation in practical lab session.
Oral exam (30 min) for pass, volontary home exam (3h) får higher grade.
Written examination (TEN1; 4,0 hp, grading scale A-F) determines the grade. One laboration and five computer exercises must be completed (LAB1; 2,0 hp, grading scale P/F).
Yes
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18 Jan 2022
English