Duration
Coherent optics and lasers applications : 10h Th, 15h Pr
Instrumental optics I : 20h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in aerospace engineering (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coherent optics and lasers applications : Serge Habraken
Instrumental optics I : Serge Habraken
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
See the learning content from each sub section of the course
PHY0048 A and B
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Theory (lectures) : 10h
Laboratory : 15h
The lectures are preferentially given in English.
This optics course is matching the needs of Engineers ad Physicists. Physical optics isrefreshed. Then, deeper matters are taught.
The aim of the course is to bring an overall view of the application domains and technologies relating to modern optics. In the program, physical optics with coherence aspects including interferences and diffraction are explained.
Concepts are presented in a phenomenological approach with an intuitive physical understanding.
Instrumental optics I
Theory (lectures) : 20h
Applications&Laboratory : 15h
The lectures are preferentially given in English.
This course is intended for students who desire to focus on optical instrumentation basis. An overview is proposed with several applications and related technologies
Concepts are presented in a phenomenological approach with an intuitive physical understanding.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Bring an overview focused on polarization and cohérence of light with a highlight on modern applications
Instrumental optics I
The main goal is to give an overview of the instrumental optics: from the oldest concepts to the new ages of instruments. Astronomic instruments are often referenced.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Knowledge of basics in geometric and physical optics (specific courses that are supposed to be given during 1st and 2nd Bachelor)
Instrumental optics I
Knowledge of basics in geometric and physical optics (specific courses that are supposed to be given during 1st and 2nd Bachelor)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The personal project that is required can cover any sub section of the course (A and B). One a single project is requested.
Coherent optics and lasers applications
In addition to the academic lectures,
15 h (mandatory and taking part of the evaluation process):
Laboratory sessions: laser and holographic techniques understanding
Visits of Laboratories and Industries at Liege area (optics and lasers related)
Personal Project: bibliographic analysis of a specific field in advanced photonics and lasers.
Instrumental optics I
In addition to the academic lectures,
15 h (mandatory and taking part of the evaluation process):
Exercise sessions: ray-tracing software introduction
Personal Project: bibliographic analysis of a specific field in advanced photonics, related to instrumental optics.
Laboratory sessions: optical bench oriented to instrumental applications (optical resolution , photometry...).
Visits of Laboratories and Industries at Liege area (space and astronomy optics related).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Theory: 10h in class room
during the 1st period (Thursday morning)
Labs: 15h
during the 1st period (dates to be fixed depending on student and supervisory staff availabilities)
Instrumental optics I
Theory: 20h in class room
during the 1st period (some Thursday morning)
Labs and others: 15h
during the 1st period (dates to be fixed depending on student and supervisory staff availabilities)
Recommended or required readings
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Copy of slides (pdf) to be downloaded by the students
Reference Books:
- "Optics", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN-10: 0805385665
- "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
Instrumental optics I
Copy of slides (pdf) to be downloaded by the students
Reference Books:
- "Optics", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN-10: 0805385665
- "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
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Labs reports are evaluated.
An exam is organized in January (1st session).
Checking of physical concept understanding is the baseline of the examination. Written and oral exams are combined.
According to the "paysage" decree, the certification is validated from a notation = 10/20.
Instrumental optics I
Labs and personal research works are quoted.
An exam is organized in January (1st session).
Checking of physical concept understanding is the baseline of the examination. Written and oral exams are combined.
According to the "paysage" decree, the certification is validated from a notation = 10/20.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Coherent optics and lasers applications
We are very open to host students for research project or internship, including project in collaboration with the Space Center of Liege
Instrumental optics I
We are very open to host students from different Master horizons for Master thesis.
Subjects will be related to R&D on going in the "Centre Spatial de Liege".
Contacts
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@uliege.be
Secretary: Mrs. Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14
Instrumental optics I
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@uliege.be
Secretary: Mrs. Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14
Items online
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Additional slides
Find the slides related to the course "Instrumental Optics I" and "Coherent & incoherent optics" part II.
Instrumental optics I
Copy of slides and project guidelines
The pdf files are the slides copies supporting the course.
You'll also find the guidelines for your personal project.