OPTI 202R

Geometrical & Instrumental Optics II (3 units). Optical instruments, field and relay lenses, telescopes, microscopes, optical materials, achromatization, illumination, cameras, projectors. Prerequisite: OPTI 201R

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand simple optical instruments including telescopes, microscopes and projectors.
  2. Understand the fundamentals of cameras and optical imaging systems.
  3. Be familiar with the properties of optical materials including dispersion and the methods of achromatization.
  4. Understand the basic principles of illumination optics.
  5. Understand the basic principles of  optical aberrations.
Topics Covered:
Review of Gaussian Optics Rainbows Objectives
Thin Prisms Zoom Lens Achromatic Thin Prism
Simple Magnifier Achromatic Doublet Afocal Systems
Depth of Focus/Field Telescopes Hyperfocal Distance
Field and Relay Lenses Cameras Eyepieces
Viewfinders Microscopes Illumination Optics
Vignetting Projectors Telecentric Systems
Optical Materials & Dispersion Aberrations Reflective Telescopes
Prism Spectrometer Abbe Refractometer Other Systems

Grading Criteria:
  • Homework 20%
  • Midterm Exams 40%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Final exam 30%
Textbook:
  • Instructor Notes
  • Greivenkamp, Johh E. (2004). Field Guide to Geometrical Optics. SPIE Press.
    ISBN 0819452947