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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:
- Understand simple optical instruments including telescopes, microscopes and projectors.
- Understand the fundamentals of cameras and optical imaging systems.
- Be familiar with the properties of optical materials including dispersion and the methods of achromatization.
- Understand the basic principles of illumination optics.
- 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
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