Opti696: Practical Optics

brought to you by

Profs. Jim Burge, Chunyu Zhao and Matt Dubin

As the name suggests, the class covers practical issues in optics.

This class gives students opportunities to learn about and experience real world issues with science, engineering, and production of optical systems.

We also provide an opportunity to learn first-hand about the skills needed to succeed in the professional environment.

Spring 2009, Practical Optics in Action, is HERE!

Goal:

Provide information and experiences that help optical engineering students with their career goals.

Instructors:

Chunyu Zhao

Associate Research Professor

Lab: Meinel 560

Tel: (520)626-6826

Email: czhao@optics.arizona.edu

Jim Burge

Professor

Office: Meinel 733

Tel: (520)621-8182

Email: jburge@optics.arizona.edu

Matt Dubin

Associate Research Professor

Office: Meinel 621

Tel: (520)626-3723

Email: mdubin @optics.arizona.edu

Three classes:

Opti696B Practical Optics Seminar

This seminar edition of the Practical Optics class is offered alternate Fall semesters, (planned for Fall 2009). We give lectures on practical engineering methods and invite speakers from local companies to present on optical problems and solutions. Also, the students give presentations of their own.

See some interesting talks from previous classes : Fall 2006, Fall 2005

Opti696C Practical Optics in Action

The "away" edition of the Practical Optics class is offered in Spring semester. This class visits local businesses and laboratories to allow students to see firsthand how optical technologies are put into practice. The class is taken to facilities in Tucson where they get to see technical facilities and learn about the company.

Get a complete description of the course : OPTI696C

Link to previous classes: Spring 2008 , Spring 2007

Opti696D Engineering of Optical Systems
This project oriented version of Practical Optics is offered alternate fall semesters (planned for Fall 2008). This class introduces students to systems engineering issues using commercial optical systems as examples. In this class, teams of students are assigned a particular optical system (i.e. laser printer). They research these systems and do some reverse engineering on a supplied system. Each team provides two presentations to the class, a system overview, and a summary of the particular system that they disassemble.

Get a complete description of the course : OPTI696D

Link to previous classes: Fall 2008