Geometric Optics Course
This course equips you with core geometric optics knowledge for building practical imaging systems. Delve into thin-lens design principles, ray tracing methods, aberration mitigation strategies, and tolerance budgeting techniques. Perfect for physics and engineering professionals aiming to create compact, high-resolution optical setups that meet rigorous standards in real-world applications.

from 4 to 360h 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 principles, ray tracing techniques, and sign conventions. Apply these to multi-element configurations, folded optical paths, and tolerance analysis. Conquer aberrations, precise alignment, depth of field calculations, and effective documentation for robust, 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 formulas: swiftly tackle multi-lens challenges.
- Control aberrations and alignment: enhance image clarity through straightforward tweaks.
- Perform ray tracing manually or via software: produce precise, scaled optical diagrams.
- Conduct sensitivity and tolerance assessments: forecast image displacements and performance bounds.
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