2.71 Optics, Fall 2001
Author(s)
Barbastathis, George
Alternative Title
Optics
Date Issued
December 2001
Abstract
Introduction to optical science with elementary engineering applications. Geometrical optics: ray-tracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures and stops, radiometry and photometry. Wave optics: basic electrodynamics, polarization, interference, wave-guiding, Fresnel and Faunhofer diffraction, image formation, resolution, space-bandwidth product. Emphasis on analytical and numerical tools used in optical design. Graduate students are required to complete additional assignments with stronger analytical content, and an advanced design project.
Subjects
ray-tracing
lens design
apertures and stops
radiometry
photometry
Wave optics
electrodynamics
polarization
wave-guiding
Fresnel and Faunhofer diffraction
image formation
resolution
space-bandwidth product
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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