Optics I
| Title | ΟΠΤΙΚΗ Ι / Optics I |
| Code | ΓΕ1401 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Zografopoulos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000506 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600289093
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600289093
- At the Website of the School: http://ee.auth.gr/academics/undergraduate-studies/courses/
- eLearning: http://genesis.ee.auth.gr/papagiannakis/greek/courses/opticsI/index.htm
- Other: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Principles of high-frequency radiowave (electromagnetic) propagation, differential calculus, 3D vector algebra.
Learning Outcomes
In brief, familiarization with the optical phenomena and the operation of optical systems within the ray theory regime.
More specifically:
Understanding of the propagation of light and the approximations introduced by the optical frequencies in the methods used to calculate the propagation according to the ray theory (geometrical optics).
The characteristics, properties, model description and conditions of the image formation in optical systems in the context of the above approximations, both in the ideal case (Gaussian optics) and with the introduction of restrictions existing in real optical systems (stops, aberrations).
The examination of the operating principles and applications of optical systems (eye, microscope, telescope, camera, gradient index systems).
The examination of the mechanisms that affect the polarization of light, the types and properties of polarizing elements constructed by utilizing these properties and the mathematical treatment of the polarization.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geometrical optics :
Geometrical optics approximation. Eikonal and ray equation. Laws of geometrical optics. Huygens' principle. Fermat's principle. Optical path length. Ray tracing.
Gaussian optics :
Ray tracing. The optical system. Use of matrices. Transition matrix. Image formation. Cardinal points of an
optical system. Elementary optical systems. Thin lens and applications. Applications in optical systems.
Stops :
Consequences of gaussian optics approximations. Aperture stop and optical system pupils. Relative apertu
res. Field stop and optical system windows. Focus and field depth.
Aberrations :
Types of aberrations. Wavefront and ray aberration. Monochromatic aberrations: spherical, coma, astigmatism, field curvature,distortion. Chromatic aberration.
Polarisation :
Plane wave polarisation. Natural light. Processes affecting polarisation: physical phenomena (reflection, refraction, scattering), properties of materials (birefringence, optical activity), inductive phenomena
(photoelasticity, magnetooptic and electrooptic). Polarising elements: linear and circular polarisers, retarders, rotators. Mathematical manipulation of polarisation: Jones calculus, Stokes parameters, Müller calculus, Poincaré sphere.
Keywords
Optics, ray tracing, optical system, transition matrix, cardinal points (focal, principal, nodal), lenses, stops, aberrations, polarization
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of projector, online material from the internet and simulation software from a computer for the lectures. Use of email for communication and the website of the course (eTHMMY platform) for coordinating the course, e.g. announcements, upload of study material etc.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 42 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 35 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 120 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination, where a grade of 5/10 is required for successful completion of the course. Homework projects (one or two) can improve only the successful grades, with a maximum of +3 to the score.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
* Optics: International Edition, 4ed. - Hecht, Eugene - Addison-Wesley [Pearson], 2003, USA.
* Optics, 2ed. - Klein, Miles V.; Furtak, Thomas E. - Wiley, 1986, USA.
* Introduction to Optics: International Edition, 3ed. - Pedrotti, Frank L.; Pedrotti, Leno M.; Pedrotti, Leno S. - Addison-Wesley [Pearson], 2007, USA.
* Fundamentals of Optics, 4ed - Jenkins, Francis A; White, Harvey E. - McGraw-Hill, 2001, USA.
* Schaum's Outline of Optics, 1ed. - Hecht, Eugene - McGraw-Hill, 1976, USA.
Last Update
02-10-2024
