MPBPOF08 Basics of Optics

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Jan Hladík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Jan Hladík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Jan Hladík, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable
Tue 15:35–17:10 B4
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPBPOF08/A: Tue 17:15–18:50 B4, J. Hladík
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces students to the basics of classical (non-quantum) physical optics. The intent is to achieve mastery of the physical ideas necessary to explain and describe optical phenomena and their application in practice. It will provide students straddling the boundary between science and art with the scientific literacy necessary for a basic orientation in this branch of physics, without the need to acquire advanced mathematical methods. With the help of demonstration experiments, tracing the historical development of pre-field discoveries and ideas, analyzing interesting - problem - problems and analyzing examples of AV images depicting diverse optical phenomena around us, contemporary and historical instrumentation or the use of optical methods in scientific and industrial practice, the student's initial interest in the actual creation of educational multimedia programs will be naturally developed. The fundamentals of optics are also a starting point for facilitating a successful understanding of the specialist courses Optics in Film and Photography and Physics in Digital Photography. The Nature of Light, Basic Concepts Historical background and origins of modern optics. What is light: rays - waves - photons. Methods of measuring the speed of light and other fundamental experiments. Electromagnetic radiation, its sources and measurements Spectrum. Radiation and energy transfer. Radiometric and photometric description. Light sources (absolute blackbody radiation) and their characteristics. Geometric optics Principles of beam optics (Fermat's principle), reflection and refraction, mirrors and lenses, imaging through the optical system, imaging defects, basic optical instruments. Wave aspects of light Waves and their description - wave equation, electromagnetic waves. Superposition of waves. Interference. Diffraction. Interference and diffraction in optical instruments. Polarization of light. Fresnel equations. Scattering of light. Colours, colour vision, colour mixing, colour spaces Atmospheric optics and colours in the atmosphere Refraction in air, refraction on water droplets and ice, diffraction and scattering on particles and atmosphere. More advanced parts and uses of optics Lasers and their applications. Holography. Optical methods in science and industry. Optics in film, photography and art.
Literature
    required literature
  • Halliday, D.; Resnick R. a Walker, J. Fyzika, sv. 2. 2. přepracované vyd. Brno: VUTIUM, 2013. ISBN 978-80-214-4123-1.
    recommended literature
  • Fuka, J. a Havelka, B. Optika a atomová fyzika, část I. - Optika. Praha: SPN, 1961.
    not specified
  • Minnaert, M. The nature of light & colour in the open air. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1954. ISBN 978-0-486-20196-2.
  • Williamson, S. J. a Cummins, H. Z. Light and color in nature and art. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1983. ISBN 0-471-08374-7.
  • Hecht, E. Optics. 5th edt. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2017. ISBN 1-292-09693-4.
  • Wheadon, R. A. Principles of light and optics. London: Longmans, Green & Co Ltd, 1968.
  • Walker, J. The flying circus of physics with answers. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1977. ISBN 0-471-02984-x.
  • Fogiel, M. The optics problem solver. A complete solution guide to any textbook. Piscataway, New Jersey: Research and Education Association, 1990. ISBN 0-87891-526-5.
  • Falk, D. S.; Brill, D. R. a Stork, D. G. Seeing the light – Optics in nature, photography, color, vision, and holography. New York: John Wiley & Sons,1986. ISBN 0-471-60385-6.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024.
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