Geometric Optics Course
This course equips you with core geometric optics principles for building high-performance imaging systems. Delve into thin-lens design, ray tracing methods, aberration management, and tolerance budgeting to create compact, sharp optical setups ideal for physics and engineering projects in demanding environments.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills in geometric optics to confidently design and analyse compact imaging systems. Master thin-lens equations, magnification, ray tracing, sign conventions, multi-element systems, folded optical paths, tolerance analysis, aberrations, alignment techniques, depth of field, and effective documentation for precise, efficient optical designs.
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Develop skills
- Design compact lens systems: rapidly assemble imaging setups under 1.5 metres.
- Apply thin-lens and magnification equations: swiftly tackle multi-lens challenges.
- Manage aberrations and alignment: refine images using straightforward tweaks.
- Conduct ray tracing manually or with software: produce precise, scaled layouts.
- Execute sensitivity and tolerance assessments: forecast image movements and boundaries.
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