The course content covers basic principles of the operation and design of optical systems (devices) using the concept of optical information processing and application of Fourier-analysis in optics.
IO2662 Fundamentals of Fourier-Optics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2019
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus IO2662 (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After successful completing the course, the students should be able to:
- Understand basics of the scalar diffraction theory
- Understand Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction as sequential approximations of the rigorous representation of the Huygens-Fresnel integral
- Identify the spatial Fourier spectrum of an arbitrary optical field at the image plane
- Understand main concepts of linear imaging systems, including the difference between coherent and incoherent systems
- Describe and analyze optical imaging system (device) in terms of the optical transfer function and spatial frequency response
- Analyze the imaging performance of optical systems
- Design and optimize a simple optical system using resolution and aberration criteria
- Realize main operations and functions of the image processing using spatial filtering of the Fourier-components
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The same prerequisites as for the Master's Programme in Photonics or Nanotechnology
Recommended prerequisites
Courses on fundamentals of physics, electromagnetics, and optics (IO2651).
Alternatively, standard prerequisits of the Master Programs in Photonics or Nano-technology.
Equipment
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Literature
Textbook: J.W. Goodman, Introduction to Fourier Optics, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 1998, ISBN 0-07-024254-2.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Home Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The final examination requires solving the set of problems. Grading is given in A-F scale. Detailed criteria are explained on lectures.
Other requirements for final grade
Final grade is based on the successful completing of the home assignments and solving examination problems.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Sergei Popov