OPTI 414/514

Optical Instrumentation (3 units). Introduces students to the principles and applications of a broad variety of optical instruments. Prepares students to understand the principles, design requirements, and practices of optical instruments. Prerequisite: OPTI 340.

Instructor:
Ron Liang, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone: 621-4995 | Email: rliang@optics.arizona.edu

Course Outline:

  1. Eye
  2. Introduction to microscopy
  3. Advanced microscopy
  4. Telescopes
  5. Photographic systems
  6. Projection systems
  7. Spectrometer
  8. Metrology instruments
  9. Polarimetry
  10. Visual instrumentation
  11. Optical Coherence Tomography
  12. Confocal system
  13. Endoscopy
  14. Lithographic systems
  15. Infrared systems
Homework Policy
Regular homework assignments will be given one week before the due date. All homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late homework will receive up to 50% deduction.

Textbook:
No textbook required

Grading:
OPTI414 Undergraduate:
  • Homework 40%
  • Midterm 30%
  • Final exam 30%
OPTI514 Graduate
  • Homework 25%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final exam 25%
  • Project 25%
Grading Scale:
85-100%: A
75-85% : B
65-75% : C
50-65% : D
 < 50% : E