ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Applied Physics
Areas: Optics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
1.-Apprehend the foundations (concepts, principles and properties) of optical interference and optical coherence, and know and be able to formalize different processes of optical interference by division of the wavefront and by division of amplitude both simple and multiple.
2.-Apprehend the fundamentals of optical diffraction and know and be able to formalize, under different fundamental approaches, different processes of optical diffraction. Apprehend the fundamentals of diffractive optical elements and Holography.
3.-Apprehend the fundamentals of the diffractional treatment of the optical image together with its fundamental photometric aspects.
Learning Results
With respect to the Optical II subject, the student will demonstrate:
-To know how to distinguish the different types of interferential phenomena, to be able to formalize them and know how to use them to develop small metrological applications according to the type of interferometer.
-To know the properties and applications of the main diffractive optical elements: zone plates, diffraction gratings, etc.
-To know the usefulness of basic optical instruments and know how to decide on their use or incorporation in other optical systems.
-To acquire solid foundations for Master's degrees that require fundamental knowledge of physical optics.
Contents:
-Locally plane waves; paraxial waves; paraxial refractive and reflective discontinuities; transmission and reflection functions.
-Fundamentals of Interference: analytical complex signal; correlation function; spatial and temporal coherence.
-Interference by Division of the Wave Front. Simple interference: Young's experience and other interferential devices; Multiple beam interference: translation of an aperture in its plane.
-Inference by Division of Wave Amplitude: simple and multiple interference in films; Two-beam interferometers: Michelson interferometer and other devices; Fabry-Perot interferometer: chromatic resolution power.
-Multilayers: multi-layer antireflective and of high reflectance; Interferential filters.
-Scalar Diffraction theory: Huygens-Fresnel principle, Fresnel zones and vibration curve; Kirchhoff's theory and Sommerfeld-Rayleigh theory.
-Fraunhofer's Diffraction: far-field approximation; Fraunhofer diffraction through different apertures; resolution power.
-Diffraction gratings: equation of a grating; chromatic resolution power; superposition of orders.
-Fresnel Diffraction: near field approach; Fresnel integrals and Cornu spiral; Fresnel diffraction by different apertures and obstacles.
-Diffrational Theory of the Image: image formation as a double diffraction process; phase contrast method.
-Energy and Psychophysical Study of Radiation: radiometric and photometric magnitudes; Lambertian sources; photometric performance of an optical instrument.
-Optical Instruments: geometric, physical and photometric study of optical instruments (paraxial waves).
Structure by themes:
PART 1
1.-Locally Plane Waves (LP). Paraxial waves.
2.-Fundamentals of Optical Interference and Coherence.
PART2
3.-Interference by Simple Division of Amplitude (DSA).
4.-Interference by Multiple Division of Amplitude.
PART3
5.-Theory of Diffraction. Paraxial Theory of Diffraction.
6.-Study and Applications of Fresnel Diffraction.
7.-Study and Applications of Fraunhoffer's Diffraction.
Basic Bibliography for Theory
-Teaching material prepared by the teacher(s) on "Optics II" and available in the Virtual Classroom of the subject.
-Material docente elaborado por eñ profesor sobre "Optica II" ubicado digitalmente en el Aula Virtual da materia.
-Optica, E.Hecht y A.Zajac, Fondo Educativo Interamericano, 3ª ed., 2000.
-Optica, J.Casas, Librería Pons, Zaragoza, 1994.
-Introduction to Modern Optics, G.R.Fowles, H.Rinehart-Winston Inc., 2nd ed., 1975.
-Optics, A.N.Matveev, MIR Publishers, 1988.
-Física (Vol.1), R.P.Feynman, Addison Wesley Iberoamericana, 1987.
-Optical Physics. A. Lipson, S.G. Lipson, H. Lipson. Cambridge University Press, 4ª ed., 2011.
-Physical Optics. S. A. Akhmanov, S.Y. Nikitin. Oxford University Press, 1997.
Basic Bibliography for Exercises
-In the teaching material prepared by the teacher(s) on "Optics II" and available in the Virtual Classroom there are links to web pages.
-Optica Física, Problemas y ejercicios resueltos, F.Carreño y M.A.Antón, Prentice Hall 2001
-Teoria y Problemas de Optica, E.Hecht, McGraw-Hill, 1976.
-Theory and Problems of Optics, E.Hecht, McGraw-Hill, 1975.
-100 Problemas de Optica, P.M.Mejías y R.Martínez, Alianza Editorial, 1996.
-Problemas de Fisica General: Optica, D.V.Sivujin, Reverté, 1984.
Complementary Bibliography
-Principles of Optics, M.Born and E. Wolf, Pergamon Press, 7th ed.(expanded), 2002.
-Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging, O.K.Ersoy, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007.
-Fundamental of Photonics, B.E.A.Saleh & M.C.Teich, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Bibliographic resources online
In the teaching material prepared by the teacher (s) on "Optica II" located in the Virtual Classroom (Moodle) there are links to web pages, java applets, etc.
-Physics of Light and Optics J.Peatross and M.Ware (book on-line open: https://optics.byu.edu/textbook)
-Óptica y Fotónica M. Figueras (book on-line open: https://www.mentesliberadas.com/2018/12/13/libros-gratuitos-fisica-univ…
-Web: https://spie.org/education/education-outreach-resources
Basic and General
CB1-That students have demonstrated to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that starts from the base of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that imply knowledge coming from the vanguard of their field of study.
CB2-That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3-That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
CG1-Possess and understand the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of Physics, with a historical perspective of their development.
CG2-Have the ability to gather and interpret data, information and relevant results, obtain conclusions and issue reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other topics that require the use of knowledge of Physics.
CG3-Apply both acquired theoretical-practical knowledge and the ability to analyze and abstract in the formualtion and approach of problems and in the search for their solutions in both academic and professional contexts.
Transversal
CT1-Acquire analysis and synthesis capacity.
CT2-Have capacity for organization and planning.
CT5-Develop critical reasoning.
Specific
CE1-Have a good understanding of the most important physical theories, placing in their logical and mathematical structure, their experimental support and the physical phenomenon that can be described through them.
CE2-Be able to clearly handle orders of magnitude and make appropriate estimates in order to develop a clear perception of situations that, although physically different, show some analogy, allowing the use of known solutions to new problems.
The general methodological guidelines established in the USC Physics Degree Report will be followed. Classes will be face-to-face and the distribution of expository and interactive hours follows that specified in the Grade Report.
-Organization of the classes: expository lectures where the conceptual and formal theoretical aspects of physical optics are prsesented, and interactive lectures in order to go in depth into the theoretical aspects and acquire skills for the formulations and resolution of exercises and problems. As far as possible, the relationship of the optics with other subjects of the degree will be shown.
-Exposure-interaction method: the students will be provided with a material (in pdf, ppt, photocopies, etc.) which includes the development of the theoretical contents that are explained in the classroom as well as exercises and problems for the work personal of the student, underlining that they are not notes but a material of follow-up of the classes both expository and interactive.
-Reinforcement activities: after giving enough content students will be proposed to solve exercises and/or problems, and even, as far as possible, the realization of work and/or activities that help them assimilate and go in depth into the contents of the subject.
-The tutorials may be face-to-face or telematic, if they are telematic they will require an appointment. This is also recommended for face-to-face tutorial.
-Continuous evaluation: it will consist of two academic controls and small academic activities. The controls will correspond to the first two parts of the academic course (see Contents section). In addition, small exercises and/or tests will be proposed with a maximum mark of 0.5 points. The mark of the continuous evaluation represents 30% of the final mark (3 points), made up of three marks N1+N2+N3: if M is the arithmetic mean of the controls then N1=M/3 if M is equal to or less that 3, and N1=1 if M>3; N2 is the mark of the small exercises and/or tests (maximum 0.5 points); finally N3=0.15*M, that is, 15% of the average score M of the controls.
-Evaluation by written Final Exam of the contents of the teaching program divided into three parts on the date set in the official exam calendar of the center.
-The student who obtains a grade equal to or greater than 5 points in the tests is released from the corresponding parts of the Final Exam, although they can take them again in said Final Exam, in which case the corresponding control grade will be cancelled. In addition, with notes equal to or greater than 4, these parts compensate each other, so they are also liberatory on the condition that they compensate each other.
-The final grade will be the average of the grades obtained in the three parts of the subject as long as they are equal to or greater than 4. In the event that the average is less than 5 but greater than 4, the following weighted average will be applied : 70% of the arithmetic average obtained in the three parts plus 30% of the continuous evaluation.
-The student who takes the Final Exam for all parts will have as their grade the one they obtain overall in said exam. In the event that said grade is less than 5, but greater than 4, the weighted average indicated in the previous point would be applied.
-The final mark will always be the highest between: the Final Exam and the result of the sum of 70% of the Final Exam mark and 30% of the Continuous Assessment mark.
-The second opportunity will consist of a Final Exam. The continuous evaluation grade s not kept on the second opportunity. The final grade will be the one obtained in said Final Exam.
In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades" will apply:
Article 16. Fraudulent performance of exercises or tests.
The fraudulent performance of any exercise or test required in the evaluation of a subject will imply a failure in the corresponding call, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be followed against the offending student. Being considered fraudulent, among others, the realization of plagiarized works or obtained from sources accessible to the public without re-elaboration or reinterpretation and without citations to the authors and sources.
-Time study/Personal work:
1.-Assitance hours:
-Expository/Interactive: 32/24 hours
-Evaluation: 9 hours (exam and other activities)
2.-Non-assistance hours:
-Theory/Practice: 50 + 35 = 85 hours
3.-Total workload: 150 hours
-It is recommended to review the basic concepts of waves received in the degree.
-It is recommended an up-to-date study of the subject (theory and exercises) for its proper follow-up, as well as not memorizing the subject but attending to its comprehension.
-Recommended prerequisites: General Physics I-II. Mathematical Methods I-VI and Optics I; it is also recommended to be enrolled in the subject of Experimental Techniques III.
Xesus Prieto Blanco
- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- Phone
- 881813506
- xesus.prieto.blanco [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Jesus Liñares Beiras
Coordinador/a- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- Phone
- 881813501
- suso.linares.beiras [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
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