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Textbook:

Yoder, Paul R., Jr., Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, 3^rd Ed., (CRC Press, 2006) : Strongly recommended!

Vukobratovich, D. and S. Introduction to Opto-Mechanical Design will be handed out on CD.

Distance Learning

Video stream at: http://www.optics.arizona.edu/distance/Fall2009.htm (need username and password).

Handled by Cindy Robertson <cindyr@optics.arizona.edu> (520) 626-4719

Homework submission for DL students

Lectures:

Class notes are available for download here.

Classes are recorded on DVD and can be viewed by checking out the DVD from the Optical Sciences library or by downloading the video as above. Local students should see Prof. Burge for the password.

Objectives:

In general, each class will cover several topics. However, a few key objectives are identified.

From each class ALL STUDENTS are expected to achieve the identified objectives in the form of:

K : Knowledge Achieve functional knowledge of the subject identified

S : Skills Able to apply the particular skills to real problems

Class calendar

DL			Class	Assignment (Due dates for DL students are one week later than indicated here.)
Week 1
1		8/24	Welcome to OPTI421/521 1. Introduction to Optomechanical Engineering Key Objectives: 1	Homework 1 assigned Homework 1 Solution
2		8/26	2. First order optics Key Objectives: 2	Review first order optics: Fischer, Smith, Hecht, …
3		8/28	First order optics, continued… 3. Image motion Preparation: J. H. Burge, “An easy way to relate optical element motion to system pointing stability,” Proc. SPIE 6288 (2006). PPT presentation, Movie1, Movie2 Key Objectives: 3	Read the paper on image motion
		8/29	1:00 Review session , room 305
Week 2
4		8/31	Image motion, continued… 4. System LOS, RSS combination Key Objectives: 4
5		9/2	Technical reports Example reports : 1 , 2 Graduate Writing Workshop 5. Prisms References: MIL-Hdbk141, Image rotators: Swift 1972, 3DV Cool programs from Prof. Shack that show 3D prisms (as well as other things.) Penta Prism Demo (video) Key Objectives: 5	Download and skim the references Review linear algebra, coordinate transformations Homework 1 due (electronic submission to optomech@optics.arizona.edu) Homework 2 assigned (note: The due date for the assignment has been changed to 9/11) Homework 2 Solution - Part 1, Part 2
6		9/4	7. Mechanical Fabrication and Metrology Key Objectives: 6
		9/4	1:00 Review session , room 305	Review session
Week 3
		9/7	Labor day
7		9/9	Finish up prisms 6. Mirror Matrices Key Objectives: 7
8		9/11	8 . Tolerancing Optical Systems Tolerancing Example in Excel Key Objectives: 8	Homework 2 due Peer review evaluation forms
		9/11	1:00 Review session , room 305 Video recording
Week 4
9		9/14	Introduction to Solid Works Solidworks installation guide Key Objectives: 9	Peer review of technical reports are due Homework 3, part 1 assigned
10		9/16	System tolerancing, continued 9. Tolerancing Optical Components Key Objectives: 10	Homework 3, including parts 2 and 3 assigned Doublet Lens Design in Zemax and CodeV Homework 3 Solution
11		9/18	Component tolerancing, continued
		9/18	Review session video
Week 5
12		9/21	Component tolerancing, continued	Homework 3 due Peer review evaluation forms Homework 4 assigned Derivations of effects from surface irregularities assigned. Homework 4 Solution
13		9/23	10. Technical Drawings Link to ASME Y14.5M Key Objectives: 12
14		9/25	SolidWorks - Creating engineering drawings - Creating assemblies Rapid Prototype Fabrication http://www.objet.com/Applications/Application_Notes/ Key Objectives: 14
		9/25	Review Session Video
Week 6
		9/28	Midterm 1 Midterm Solution (1 page of notes and calculators are allowed) Sample problems Sample Midterm I (2008) Sample Midterm I (2007)	Homework 4 problems, derivation due
15		9/30	SolidWorks Summary 11. Static Equilibrium Reference provided on CD: J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, Statics, Ch. 3 “Static Equilibrium” Key Objectives: 15	Homework 4 report due Homework 5 assigned Homework 5 Solution
16		10/2	Static Equilibrium, continued	HW4 peer reviews due
			1:00 Review session , room 305
Week 7
17		10/5	12. Kinematic constraints Key Objectives: 17
18		10/7	13. Stress and strain References provided on CD: - “Stress and strain” Ch. 2 in Structures by Gordon - Mechanics of Materials (password is “meinel”) Key Objectives: 18	Homework 5 due Corrected midterms due Homework 6 assigned HW6 Solution
19		10/9	14 Deflections under loading References provided on CD: - “Beams” Ch. 11 in Structures by Gordon - “Shear and Torsion,” Ch. 12 in Structures by Gordon Key Objectives 19
		10/9	Review session video
Week 8
20		10/12	Deflections under loading, continued
21		10/14	15 Thermal distortions Vukobratovich pp.81-95 Yoder pp. 689-716 Key Objectives: 21
22		10/16	Introduction to finite element modeling: Theory and Intro to CosmosWorks Key Objectives: 22	Homework 6 due Homework 7 assigned HW7 Solution Check this ppt for HW7
		10/16	Review Session Video
Week 9
23		10/19	Introduction to finite element modeling: Thermal modeling and meshing Key Objectives: 23
24		10/21	Finite element modeling: continued Thermal issues, continued.
25		10/23	Optical materials Vukobratovich pp.6 – 48 Yoder pp. 77-115, 733-762 Key Objectives: 25 Additional references: df/dT for lenses Schott catalog Rick Juergens presentation in IR optics Schaub presentation on plastic optics Strength of glass: Schott tech note, Strength of Zerodur	Homework 8 assigned HW8 Solution
		10/23	Review Session Video
Week 10
26		10/26	Mechanical materials Vukobratovich pp.6 – 48 Yoder pp. 115-128 Key Objectives: 26	Homework 7 due
27		10/28	16. Vibration isolation (corrected 10/29) Vukobratovich pp.96 – 113 Yoder pp. 45 - 54 Newport application note (password “meinel”), Barry Isolator guide Key Objectives: 27
28		10/30	17. Fasteners and specialty hardware UnBrako engineering guide Key Objectives: 28	Homework 9 assigned Homework 9 Solution Reference for calculating resonant frequency of cantilever model
		10/30	Review Session Video
Week 11
29		11/2	18. Adhesives Vukobratovich pp.6 – 48, 121-129 Yoder pp. 128-140 Notes from Roger Paquin Presentation from Blain Olbert Key Objectives: 29	Homework 8 due Graduate report # 1 due
30		11/4	Modeling in SolidWorks: Fasteners and dynamic modeling with CosmosWorks Key Objectives: 30
31		11/6	Theory and applications of finite element modeling Mathematics behind finite element models Key Objectives: 31	Homework 10 assigned Homework 10 Solution
		11/6	Review Session Video
Week 12
32	11/9		19. Precision Motion : Use of stages Vukobratovich pp.117-161 Key Objectives: 32	Homework 9 due
	11/11		Holiday, Veteran’s Day
33	11/13		20. Precision Adjustments and Flexures Key Objectives: 33
	11/13		Review Session Video	Homework 11 assigned Homework 11 Solution Helpful Hints for HW11 Correction for contour flexure calculation
Week 13
	11/16		Midterm #2 Midterm 2 Solution Midterm 2 review and sample problems	Homework 10 due
34	11/18		Flexures Concepts for mounting optical components Stresses from mounting Yoder pp. 748-808 Steps for developing designs Key Objectives: 34
35	11/20		Mounting lenses and windows Vukobratovich pp.188-217 Yoder pp. 157-228 “Vacuum windows” by Oli Durney, O-ring reference, “Optical Windows” by Barnes Key Objectives: 35
	11/20		1:00 Review session , room 305 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/500898755 Meeting ID: 500-898-755	Homework 12 assigned Homework 12 Solution
Week 14
36	11/23		Lens system assemblies Vukobratovich pp.117-161 Yoder pp. 229-299 Key Objectives: 35
37	11/25		Design of lens cells using Solid Works Key Objectives: 37	Homework 11 due Corrected midterms due
	11/27		THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!
Week 15
38	11/30		Lens mounts (continued)	Graduate Report #2 due
	11/30		Special Session: Technical presentations 5:00 in room 821 : Barbeque Dinner! Invitation to technical presentations	Presenters: Poma, Jason, Ezra, Eduardo, Ryan
39	12/2		Mirror design and mounting Vukobratovich pp.232-294 Yoder pp. 401-447 Key Objectives: 39	Homework 12 due Homework 13 assigned
40	12/4		Design of mirror support using Solid Works Key Objectives: 40	Download this matlab code SurfaceAnalyzer V0.1 SurfaceAnalyzer Editable Version Corrections for mirror deflection
	12/4		Review Session Video
Week 16
41	12/7		Mounting of large mirrors Vukobratovich pp.272-311 Key Objectives: 41
	12/7		Special Session: Technical presentations 5:00 at Sam Hughes Place, 6^th and Campbell Invitation to technical presentations	Presenters: Poma, Katie, Dan, Masaki, Cecile, Chris, Mala, Corrie, Sean
42	12/9		Discussion, Review Optomechanical system design Yoder pp. 659-731 Key Objectives: 42	Homework 13 due
	TBA		Student presentations Scoresheet for evaluating presentations 521 students should schedule a presentation to their research group or to their peers. Each person in attendance should complete an evaluation sheet. Any students who have difficulty setting this up should see the instructor.
	12/16		Final Exam 11:00 – 12:50 Helpful hints for preparing for the Final 2008 Final Exam : 2007 Final Exam

References

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