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Geometrical Optics

Code 12501
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Optics
Entry requirements Basic knowledge of trigonometry.
Learning outcomes Show fundamental knowledge of geometric optics in order to understand and solve problems related to the human visual system, optical instruments, optometric instruments and compensating lens systems. At the end of the course the student should be able to (1) explain refraction in plane and spherical diopters; (2) know how to explain reflection in mirrors; (3) characterize simple optical components; (4) know how to identify the main components of an optical system; (5) know how to identify the aperture diaphragm and the field diaphragm of an optical system; (6) classify primary aberrations and interpret their graphical representations; (7) apply the acquired knowledge to the study of optical and optometric instruments.
Syllabus 1. The propagation of light
2. Prisms
3. Flat and spherical mirrors
4. Lenses, optical systems, cardinal points, stops
5. Aberrations and aberrometry
6. Optical and optometric instruments
Main Bibliography Main Bibliography:
- Pedrotti,F.L., Pedrotti,L.M., Pedrotti, L.S., Introduction to Optics, Cambridge University Press. 3rd edition, 2017.
Central Library F-3.2-00592; F-3.2-00070; F-3.2-00370.

Auxiliar Bibliography:
- Schwartz,S., Geometrical and Visual Optics, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2019.
Central Library (available soon)
- Jenkins,F., White,H., Fundamentals of Optics, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2001.
Central Library F-3.2-00428; F-3.2-00429; F-3.2-00430.
- Pereira,M., Óptica Geométrica Ocular, UBI, 2008.
Central Library F-3.2-00594.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-06-14

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