Geometrical optics, aberration theory, evaluation of optical systems, ray-tracing using commercial software, methods of optical design
SK2330 Optical Systems Design 6.0 credits
On every optics course you've taken, it has been said "And then there are aberrations, but we don't do them on this course". This is the course where we do the aberrations, including their effect on image quality and standard techniques for reducing them.
This course brings the geometrical optics studied on e.g. the Optical Physics course SK2300 some steps further. Here the aberrations are studied in detail, and the standard ways of removing them introduced. For this, optical design software, including optimization of systems, is used. The course consists of a series of 12 lectures, 5 computer labs, and 1 lab.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SK2330 (Autumn 2010–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2330 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this course, the students should be able to
- Apply geometrical optics methods, such as lens formulas, graphical methods and ray-tracing, to analyze optical systems.
- Identify and calculate third-order Seidel and first-order chromatic aberrations, and apply standard design methods to minimize these aberrations.
- Describe tools (for example MTF, PDF, spot diagrams, or lists of aberration coefficients) for system evaluation, and apply these tools to judge the suitability of an optical system for a specific task.
- Use ray-tracing software to analyze and optimize optical systems.
- Discuss different approaches and methods of optical design.
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:
Optical physics SK2300, or comparable knowledge.
Recommended prerequisites
Optical physics SK2300, or comparable knowledge.
Equipment
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Literature
Posted on the course homepage at least a month before the course starts.
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
- LABA - Laboratoy Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination (TEN1; 4,0 hp, grading scale A-F) determines the grade. One laboration and five computer exercises must be completed (LAB1; 2,0 hp, grading scale P/F).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
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.
Offered by
Main field of study
Engineering Physics, Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Anna Burvall (anna.burvall@biox.kth.se)