Set of Diploma Courses I: Classical Optics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Classical Optics
Module code: W4-2F-22-23
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The student during the course will listen to a lecture covering the following issues of classical optics 1. History of optics 2. Nature of light and models of its description a) law of reflection and refraction, light rays b) Fermat's principle c) waves and Huygens principle 3. Maxwell's equations and wave equation electromagnetic. 4. Wave polarization a) description of linear, elliptical and circular polarization b) light polarization methods 5. Refractive index and dispersion. 6. Reflection of polarized light on the media boundary, total internal reflection. 7. Electromagnetic interference a) Young's experiment b) Superposition and coherence of waves c) interference for two coherent light sources d) interferometers 8. Wave diffraction a) diffraction on a single straight slot b) diffraction gratings c) diffraction at the hole and Airy disk ego, Rayleigh criterion 9. Light propagation in anisotropic media - optical birefringence 10. Geometric optics a) thin lenses and lens equation b) lens systems c) lens defects d) optical instruments e) optical fibers 11. Lasers as coherent light sources - operating principles and design The lecture includes presentations in PowerPoint (their content in the form of pdf files will be forwarded to students). Conversational classes include calculating exercises and discussing issues supplementing the content of the lecture. Students develop and present selected issues - the content of the presentation and how it will be conducted will be assessed. During the laboratory, students conduct experiments using optical instruments and elements. They learn about the construction and operation of instruments, including simple instruments such as a magnifier, telescope and microscope, as well as refractometers, interferometers and spectrometers, and a laser. The exam in the subject is obligatory
Prerequisites:
The student should have basic knowledge of physics obtained during lectures in general physics at the first level of education - mechanics, electricity and magnetism, atomic physics.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student has in-depth knowledge of optics, knows the laws, formulas, basic concepts and terminology. [2F_23_1]
 KF_W03 [5/5]
The student has an extended knowledge of the experimental methods used in optics. [2F_23_2]
 KF_W04 [4/5]
The student understands the basic physical phenomena related to the propagation and interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter, knows the methods of describing these phenomena and the possibilities of their use in imaging and in the study of optical parameters of matter [2F_23_3]
 KF_W05 [3/5]
The student knows the structure of optical instruments and measurement limitations resulting from light interference and diffraction. [2F_23_4]
 KF_W08 [2/5]
The student is able to understand in speech and in writing the correct reasoning in the field of classical optics, among others can explain and describe the formation of images obtained with lenses and their simple systems, explain the phenomena of wave interference and diffraction. [2F_23_5]
 KF_U01 [5/5]
The student knows how to apply a mathematical apparatus to solve problems in physics in the field of optics. [2F_23_6]
 KF_U02 [4/5]
On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student can explain the operation of optical instruments and measure selected quantities characterizing the optical properties of materials and optical systems. [2F_23_7]
 KF_U04 [3/5]
On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student can describe the optical phenomena observed in the environment. [2F_23_8]
 KF_U10 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
activity in class [2F_23_w_1]
The student's activity during the laboratory classes and the seminar (proposed solutions to problems, participation in discussions, quality of the experiments and demonstrations of experiments) are assessed on a scale of 2-5 (as the average of partial grades).
 2F_23_1 2F_23_2 2F_23_3 2F_23_4 2F_23_5 2F_23_6 2F_23_7 2F_23_8
written exam (or oral exam) [2F_23_w_2]
The condition for taking the exam is obtaining a credit for the seminar classes. Scope of the material: all issues discussed during the lectures, during laboratory classes and during the seminar, and the interpretation of formulas with simple calculations; grading scale 2-5.
 2F_23_1 2F_23_2 2F_23_3 2F_23_4 2F_23_5 2F_23_6 2F_23_7 2F_23_8
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_23_fs_1]
The lecture discusses issues related to the properties of electromagnetic waves in terms of classical optics, enriched with modern applications of optics in the study of matter. It is conducted with the use of audiovisual aids (lectures in PowerPoint) and illustrated with demonstrations of experiences.
 20
work with textbooks and lecture materials, supplementary readings,
 20 written exam (or oral exam) [2F_23_w_2]
laboratory classes [2F_23_fs_2]
During the laboratory, students perform simple experiments with the use of optical elements and instruments and learn about the construction and operation of instruments and measuring devices operating on the basis of the laws of optics.
 10
independent development of the issues necessary to conduct experiments - work with textbooks and lecture materials and based on the knowledge gained during discussion classes
 30 activity in class [2F_23_w_1]
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