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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
PHYS0048-1  Coherent and Incoherent Optics

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 1st year5
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 2nd year5
Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 1st year5
Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 2nd year5
Lecturer :  Serge Habraken
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
Theory (lectures) : 30h
Laboratory : 20h

This optics course is matching the needs of Ingeneers. Physical and geometrical optics are re-formulated. Then, deeper matters are teached.

The aim of the course is to bring an overall view of the application domains and technologies relating to modern optics.

Concepts are presented in a phenomenologic approach with physical understanding.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Bring a global overview of fields and applications in modern optics
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Knowledge of principles in geometric and physical optics (specific courses teached during 1st and 2nd Bachelor)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
20 h (mandatory) Exercice sessions : ray-tracing software introduction Personnal Investigation : bibliographic analysis of a specific field in advanced photonics Laboratory sessions : laser and holographic techniques understanding Visits of Laboratories and Industries at Liege area (optics and lasers related)
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Theory : 30h
during 1st period

Labs : 1st and optionaly 2nd period
Recommended or required readings :  
Copy of slides (pdf)


Reference Books :

- "Optique", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN 2-7440-7063-7
- "Optique géométrique et ondulatoire", J.P. PEREZ, éd. Masson (4e éd et suivantes) - 551 pages.
- "Handbook of Applied Photometry", C. DECUSATIS ed., Springer (1997) - 461 pages
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Labs and personal studies are quoted.
An exam is organized in January. Checking of physical concept understanding is the baseline of the examination. Written and oral exams are combined
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
We are very open to host students for research projects.
Contacts :  
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@ulg.ac.be Secretary: Mme Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14 Support: F. Languy, Physique B5 - local R.54 / tél : 04/366.3721

Items online :  
Slides of the course
Slides of the course (Partim I)

Slides of the course
Slides of the course (Partim II)


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