Duration
Coherent optics and lasers applications : 10h Th, 15h Pr
Instrumental optics I : 20h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Aerospace Engineering | 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 coherence 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: to be defined based on the number of students
Seminar - open discussion with Researchers and Engineers from regional Industries/Research centers (optics, optoelectronics, 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: to be defined based on the number of students
Seminar - open discussion with Researchers and Engineers from regional Industries/Research centers (optics, optoelectronics, and lasers related)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Theory: 10h in class room
during the 1st period (Wednesday morning)
Labs: 15h
during the 1st period (dates to be fixed depending on student and supervisory staff availabilities)
Regulations will be adapted depending on the Covid-19 color code.
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)
Regulations will be adapted depending on the Covid-19 color code.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Coherent optics and lasers applications
In order to help the students to follow the course in a remote way, the eCampus platform is activated.
The pedagogic materials is available. It includes the powerpoint presentation.
Progressively, video recording of slides and demos will be included.
Lectures in classroom will be organized as long as the color code can allow it (yellow or orange but not red). If teleworking becomes mandatory, remote lectures will be preferred.
Blackboard Collaborate will be used to help students to physically attend the course or to stay home. Each course is recorded and becomes available on the BB Collaborate platform.
The exam procedure will be re evaluated depending how the Covid situation will be evolving.
If red code is valid, an oral exam will be adapted. It will cover the matters based on the question list that will be delivered before Xmas.
Instrumental optics I
In order to help the students to follow the course in a remote way, the eCampus platform is activated.
The pedagogic materials is available. It includes the powerpoint presentation.
Progressively, video recording of slides and demos will be included.
Lectures in classroom will be organized as long as the color code can allow it (yellow or orange but not red). If teleworking becomes mandatory, remote lectures will be preferred.
Blackboard Collaborate will be used to help students to physically attend the course or to stay home. Each course is recorded and becomes available on the BB Collaborate platform.
The exam procedure will be re evaluated depending how the Covid situation will be evolving.
With red code, an oral exam will be adapted. It will cover the matters based on the question list that will be delivered before Xmas.
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
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
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.
> Face-to-face written and oral exam (update 10/12/2020)
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.
> Face-to-face written and oral exam (update 10/12/2020)
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
Assistant: Victor Laborde (Victor.Laborde@uliege.be)
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
Assistant: Victor Laborde (Victor.Laborde@uliege.be)
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.