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First Order Optical System Design
  • Level Expert
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

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This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5600, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Optical instruments are how we see the world, from corrective eyewear to medical endoscopes to cell phone cameras to orbiting telescopes. When you finish this course, you will be able to design, to first order, such optical systems with simple mathematical and graphical techniques. This first order design will allow you to develop the foundation needed to begin all optical design as well as the intuition needed to quickly address the feasibility of complicated designs during brainstorming meetings. You will learn how to enter these designs into an industry-standard design tool, OpticStudio by Zemax, to analyze and improve performance with powerful automatic optimization methods.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
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3 Discussions

  • MATLAB Questions and Concerns
  • Goals for the course
  • Introduce Yourself

1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course

2 Readings

  • Course Overview
  • Tools and Resources

Rays

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Geometrical Optics
  • What are rays?
  • Pinhole Camera
  • Rays in OpticStudio

Snell's Laws

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Quiz
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1 Discussions

  • PhET Hands-On Virtual Laboratory Discussion Prompt

4 Videos

  • Snells Laws
  • Fermat's Principle
  • Snell's Laws in the Laboratory
  • PhET Hands-On Practice

2 Quiz

  • Snell's Law Practice Problem
  • Practice problems

Homework Assignment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Readings

  • Getting Started with OpticStudio or OSLO

1 Quiz

  • Rays and Snell's Laws

Introduction to the Module

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to OpticStudio

1 Readings

  • Introduction

Lenses in OpticStudio

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • System Explorer and the Lens Data Editor
  • Entering a Lens
  • Analyzing a Lens
  • The Lens Catalog

Configurations and Optimization

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Configurations
  • Optimization

Design of a lens with OpticStudio or OSLO

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Getting started with designing a lens in OpticStudio
  • Setting up your lens in OpticStudio
  • Define multiple inputs to your lens using OpticStudio
  • Analyze the performance of your lens

Homework Assignment

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Discussions

  • OpticStudio and OSLO Lens Design

1 Quiz

  • Design of a lens with OpticStudio

Graphical Ray Tracing

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Jargon and Sign Convention
  • Example of Sign Convention
  • Graphical Ray Tracing
  • Virtual Objects and Images
  • PhET Lens Practice
  • Positive and Negative Lens Laboratory Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Practice ray tracing

1 Quiz

  • Practice problem

Lens Equation: Mirrors and Lenses

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Thin Lens Equations
  • Imaging with Mirrors
  • Single Lens Imaging Example
  • Mirror Laboratory Demonstration
  • Lenses vs. Mirrors
  • Paraxial Analysis in OpticStudio

1 Quiz

  • Practice Questions

Homework Assignment

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Discussions

  • Microscope Design in OpticStudio or OSLO

1 Quiz

  • Ray Tracing and Lens Analysis

Lens Maker's Equation

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • Optical Path Length of a Paraxial Lens
  • Power of a Single Curved Surface
  • Lens Maker's Equation
  • Power of Curved Mirrors
  • Two Lens System

2 Readings

  • Extension of thick lenses
  • Practice

2 Quiz

  • OpticStudio/OSLO practice
  • Thick Optics Practice Problems

Thick Lenses

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Design with Thick Optics
  • Applying Thick Optics Concepts
  • Thick Lens Application

Homework Assignment

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Discussions

  • Thick Optics in OpticStudio

1 Quiz

  • Thick Optics

Tabular First-Order Ray Tracing

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Tabular first-order ray tracing
  • Example of Tabular First-Order Ray Tracing
  • Another Example of First-Order Tabular Ray Tracing
  • Symbolic Tabular First-Order Ray Tracing

2 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Practice on your own

1 Quiz

  • OpticStudio/OSLO practice

ABCD Matrices

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • First-order ray tracing with ABCD matrices
  • Example of ABCD matrices
  • Properties of the Conjugate Matrix
  • The Form of the Conjugate Matrix
  • Relating the Conjugate to the System Matrix
  • Properties of the 2 Lens System

1 Readings

  • Background on matrices

1 Quiz

  • yu Tracer & ABCD Matrix Practice

Homework Assignment

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • yu Tracer and ABCD Matrices

Auto Summary

Unlock the secrets of optical system design with the "First Order Optical System Design" course, a critical component of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This expert-level program delves deep into the science and engineering of optical instruments, equipping you with the skills to design systems ranging from corrective lenses to advanced telescopes. Led by the esteemed team at Coursera, this comprehensive course spans 1320 minutes of immersive learning. You'll master the foundational mathematical and graphical techniques essential for first-order optical design. These techniques will not only ground you in the basics but also empower you to evaluate and refine complex designs with confidence. Harness the power of OpticStudio by Zemax, an industry-standard design tool, to analyze and optimize your creations. Whether you're brainstorming innovative solutions or perfecting intricate systems, this course provides the expertise needed to excel. Ideal for seasoned professionals and those pursuing advanced studies in science and engineering, the course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans. Jumpstart your journey to becoming an optical design expert and transform how we see the world.

Robert McLeod
Instructor

Robert McLeod