260006 VO Practical optics for physicists (2025S)
Practical design of laboratory setups - lenses, instruments and detectors
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- N Thursday 03.07.2025 09:00 - 14:00 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Thursday 31.07.2025 09:00 - 14:00 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 17.10.2025 09:00 - 14:00 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 28.11.2025 09:00 - 14:00 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 30.01.2026 09:00 - 14:00 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
I might need to reschedule the lecture on 22.05.
- Thursday 06.03. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 13.03. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 20.03. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 27.03. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 03.04. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 10.04. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 08.05. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 15.05. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 22.05. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 05.06. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- Thursday 12.06. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
- N Thursday 26.06. 09:45 - 12:15 PC-Seminarraum 3, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical textbooks and the "real world" of the scientist who uses optical instruments and detectors. Examples are drawn from the teacher's experience in universities and in industry. Topics include the analysis of lenses, telescopes, and cameras, different models of light, optical design, CCD detection, polarization, interferometers, color, and more. Students may influence the choice of special topics, and questions from students are welcome during lectures.
Assessment and permitted materials
Optional homework assignments will be provided every few weeks. The test will also contain additional material from the lectures.
The format test will be an oral examination. The test will last less than 30 minutes.
The format test will be an oral examination. The test will last less than 30 minutes.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To pass, the student must show at least partial understanding of lecture material from each of four areas:
Geometric optics, radiometry, color and spectrometry, and special topics.
Geometric optics, radiometry, color and spectrometry, and special topics.
Examination topics
The exam will cover the material presented in the lectures, including homework assignments.
Reading list
There is no required textbook, but recommendations will be made during lectures. Extensive PowerPoint slides and notes will be made available for every lecture.
Association in the course directory
M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b
Last modified: Mo 16.06.2025 09:06