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SK2301 Optical Physics 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus SK2301 (Autumn 2010–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2301 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Chromatic and monochromatic aberrations and their implications Methods to minimize aberration effects. Managing an optical design program.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student will be able to:

  • use an assigned optical design program for analysis and basic design of optical systems
  • predict and, depending on the problem, deal with optical aberrations in given situations.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

For external students the following are required: 120 credits within natural sciences and engineering or corresponding knowledge and documented proficiency in English B or corresponding knowledge.

Recommended previous knowledge:
SK2300 (Optical physics, 6 ECTS) or corresponding knowledge is strongly recommended to be able to take the course.

Literature

Hecht, E., Optics, Addison Wesley (current edition will be written at the home page of the course, 4 weeks before the course starts at the latest).

Manual for the design program used in the course (will be written at the home page of the course, 4 weeks before the course starts at the latest).

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Hand in Assignments, 3.0 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Hand-in assignments (INL1; 3 ECTS, grading scale A-F).

Examiner

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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.

Offered by

SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

The course is carried out by self-instruction combined with planned instruction classes with the teacher.