Optics is a discipline of Physics that deals with the phenomena associated with Light. These phenomena are related to the interaction of light with optical substances: the modifications they produce to on light, their ability to adapt the light trajectory for the formation of images, and other processes. Given the wave and electromagnetic nature of light, optics must be developed after the topic of wave-mechanics and electromagnetism. In these topics, the basic concepts of electromagnetic radiation are discussed.

At the end of the course, the student should have acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in:

- Geometric Optics and optical instruments.

- Wave optics: Diffraction and Interference, interference devices.

- Electromagnetic and Applied Optics: polarizers, phase retarders, sheets, anisotropic materials, lasers and optical fibers.

Optics (60 hours)



1- Introduction: Historical introduction and current perspective of the Optics.

2- Geometrical Optics: Foundations of Geometrical Optics. Fermat principle. Image formation; Gaussian or paraxial optics. Centered systems. Centered systems with focal points. Systems coupling. Beam limitation: stops and pupils. The eye. Optical instruments (photographic systems, telescope and microscope). Chromatic and geometrical aberrations (conceptual study). Optical fibers.

3- Wave optics; Classic model: Introduction. Scalar waves. Interference and Coherence. Scalar theory of diffraction. Fresnel diffraction (Huygens-Fresnel principle). Fraunhofer diffraction through different openings. Diffraction gratings. Resolution of optical instruments. Fourier Optics Methods. Diffractional theory of image formation. Applications.

4- Wave optics; Electromagnetic model: Introduction. Electromagnetic waves. Propagation in dispersive media. Phase and group speed. Polarization I. Jones vectors. Stokes parameters. Polarizers and phase retarders. Polarization II. Natural and partially polarized light. Refraction and reflection in homogeneous and isotropic dielectrics. Reflection at a metal surface. Films. Propagation in anisotropic media. Uniaxial and biaxial crystals. Methods and devices for obtaining and analyzing polarized light (birefringent polarizers and phase retarders).

1. Theoretical development of the chapters corresponding to the course contents.

2. Development and resolution of practical exercises after each theoretical topic

3. Complementary seminars



TYPES OF TEACHING

Classroom hours 36

Seminars 3

Practical class work 21

• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 100

ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS



- Final assessment exam



TOOLS USED & GRADING PERCENTAGES



- Written exam 100%



ORDINARY EXAM CALL: GUIDELINES & DECLINING TO SIT



- Exam at the end of the term: 100% of the final mark.



In the event that the health situation forces to take measures that prevent the realization of a face-to-face evaluation, a non-face-to-face evaluation will be activated, which the students will be informed promptly.

EXTRAORDINARY EXAM CALL: GUIDELINES & DECLINING TO SIT



- June resits written exam 100%



In the event that the health situation forces to take measures that prevent the realization of a face-to-face evaluation, a non-face-to-face evaluation will be activated, which the students will be informed promptly.

In addition to the basic bibliography outlined, the student will have a copy of the contents of the subject; slides or other digital formats. These will be distributed in class, or will be made available in the corresponding virtual classroom. Their contents, will match to the subject needed for each of the chapters, and will contain both; the theoretical and the practical parts.

Basic bibliography

Basic bibliography

J. Casas, Óptica, Librería Pons, Zaragoza 1994.

Hecht-Zajac, Óptica, Addison-Wesley 1986

In-depth bibliography

In-depth bibliography
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics, 7th Ed. Pergamon Press 1999.

Web addresses

Useful websites
https://egela.ehu.es/login/index.php
http://www.ub.edu/javaoptics/index-en.html