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Diploma in Optical Engineering
Learn about the functions of Gaussian beams in optical systems and ray tracing techniques from this free course.
Description
This free online course on optical engineering will begin by introducing you to the meaning and background of geometric optics as well as Gaussian beams. You will learn about the importance of studying optics along with how light travels in a homogeneous medium. You will also learn about the simulation tool referred to as the optic software for layout and optimization (OSLO) in optical engineering.
This course will also introduce you to the different types of ray tracing techniques for dealing with circular symmetric optical systems. You will learn about the meaning of aberration along with its classification as well as the concept of paraxial approximation. You will then learn how to test your knowledge of spherical aberration using the optics software for layout and optimization (OSLO).
Finally, this course will introduce you to the phenomenon of interference, the application of the fibre Michelson interferometer to light travelling as well as the function of the phase-shifting interferometer. This course will teach you about Python programming language along with MatLab program styles for modelling optical elements. Begin this course and improve your knowledge of the functions of Gaussian beams in optical systems.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Optical Engineering and OSLO
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Introduction to Optical Engineering and OSLO - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Optical Engineering
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Geometric Optics Basics
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Refraction at a Single Surface
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Introduction to OSLO
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Introduction to Optical Engineering and OSLO - Lesson Summary
Aperture Stops and Rays
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Aperture Stops and Rays - Learning Outcomes
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Stops and Rays
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Aperture Stop
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Aperture Stop: Vignetting
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OSLO: Ray Tracing
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Aperture Stops and Rays - Lesson Summary
Ray Tracing Matrix and Principal Planes
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Ray Tracing Matrix and Principal Planes - Learning Outcomes
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Tracing Rays Through Optical Pupils
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Tracing Rays Through Optical Pupils: Numerical Aperture
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Ray Tracing Matrix
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Ray Tracing Matrix: Reflection of a Mirror
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Principal Planes
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OSLO: Points of Interest
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Ray Tracing Matrix and Principal Planes - Lesson Summary
Ray Tracing Through Optical Pupils and Aberration
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Ray Tracing Through Optical Pupils and Aberration - Learning Outcomes
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Imaging Equation for Thick Lens Using ABCD Matrix
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Aberrations
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Monochromatic Aberrations
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Monochromatic Aberrations: Astigmatism
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OSLO: Aberrations
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Ray Tracing Through Optical Pupils and Aberration - Lesson Summary
Chromatic Aberration and Aberration Correction
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Chromatic Aberration and Aberration Correction - Learning Outcomes
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Chromatic Aberrations and Aberration Correction
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Aberration Correction
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Revisiting Ray Intercept Curves
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OSLO: Optimising Aberration
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Interesting Geometric Phenomena and Applications
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Chromatic Aberration and Aberration Correction - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Gaussian Beams
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Introduction to Gaussian Beams - Learning Outcomes
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Gaussian Beams: Introduction
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Properties of Gaussian Beams
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Coordinates in OSLO
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Introduction to Gaussian Beams - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Optical Engineering - First Assessment
Transformation and Application of Gaussian Beams
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Transformation and Application of Gaussian Beams - Learning Outcomes
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Transformation of a Gaussian Beam
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Lens and Mirror Transformation of a Gaussian Beam
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Application of a Gaussian Beam
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Transformation and Application of Gaussian Beams - Lesson Summary
Interferometry Basics
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Interferometry Basics - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Interferometry Basics
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Interferometry Basics
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Interferometry Basics: Use of Interference
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Application of Interference
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Interferometry Basics - Lesson Summary
Applications of Interference and Optical Engineering
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Applications of Interference and Optical Engineering - Learning Outcomes
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Holography
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Applications of Interference - Holography
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Applications of Optical Engineering
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Applications of Interference and Optical Engineering - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Python and MATLAB
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Introduction to Python and MATLAB - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Python
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Python
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Interference in Python
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Introduction to MATLAB
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MATLAB Tutorial on Interference
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Introduction to Python and MatLab - Lesson Summary
Diffractive Optics and Diffraction Grafting
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Diffractive Optics and Diffraction Grating - Learning Outcomes
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Diffractive Optics
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Diffraction Grating
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Diffractive Optics and Diffraction Grating - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Optical Engineering - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Discuss the meaning and importance of optical engineering.
- Explain the basics of optical engineering using different analogies.
- Analyze how light travels in a homogeneous medium and the postulation of the Fermat theorem.
- Explain the parameters of the transverse magnification as it relates to distancing.
- Discuss the position of the exit pupil as it relates to the aperture stop.
- Identify different techniques of the ray tracing matrix in optical systems.
- Explain the concept of refraction at a planar boundary and its impact on a thin lens.
- Explain the concept of interferometry basics in optical engineering.
- Analyze the concept and types of coherence as a condition for interference.
- Identify the different types of diffraction grafting and the problems associated with binary diffraction grating.
Certification
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