phy600 Photonics (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

Basic knowledge on optics, electrodynamics and atomic physics

The module yields advanced knowledge in the field of lasers and optics.

This may include the physics of lasers, laser beams, different laser types, modulators and of interaction of optical radiation with matter where the students should aquire the related advanced skills. In addition or alternatively the course is related to imaging sensors and sensor systems which is of major importance everywhere in science and engineering. This course provides substantial background of the relevant physics and engineering methods. In the extended laboratory part,  using modern imaging systems such as scientific and professional cameras, students get experience.

Fundamentals of lasers (optical gain, optical resonator, laser beams, laser types, laser safety) and/or modern imaging systems (sensors such as CCD,CMOS, scientific sensors, XUV-detectors, MCP, etc.; dynamic range and noise etc.; point spread function, resolution, MTF etc. and basics of image processing) are treated in detail.

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The excursion to the fair "LASER World of PHOTONICS" in Munich is part of this course.

• C. Breck Hitz, J. J. Ewing, J. Hecht, Introduction to Laser Technology, 2012, Wiley Press;
• G. Reider, Photonics, 2016, Springer Verlag; B. Struve, Einführung in die Lasertechnik, 2009, VDE Verlag;
• U. Teubner, H.J. Bruckner:  Optical  Imaging  and  Photography  (DeGruyter, Berlin); 
• Further literature:  
  • Nakamura:  Image Sensors and Signal Processing for Digital Still Camera (CRC Taylor & Francis)
  • Original literature according indication during course

Aufnahmekapazität:
unbegrenzt

Lehr-/Lernform:
Lecture: 4 hrs/week , practical applications included in lecture