Geometric Optics Course
This course equips learners with core geometric optics knowledge for practical imaging systems. Delve into thin-lens design principles, precise ray tracing methods, effective aberration control strategies, and thorough tolerance budgeting. Build compact, high-resolution optical setups ideal for advanced physics and engineering projects, ensuring reliable performance under real-world demands.

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, alignment issues, depth of field calculations, and effective documentation for precise, efficient optical designs.
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Develop skills
- Design compact lens systems: assemble imaging setups under 1.5 m swiftly.
- Apply thin lens and magnification formulas: tackle multi-lens challenges efficiently.
- Control aberrations and alignment: enhance image clarity via straightforward tweaks.
- Perform ray tracing manually or with software: produce precise, scaled layouts.
- Conduct sensitivity and tolerance analysis: forecast image shifts and performance bounds.
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