Course title
Course description
Optical physics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter. Optics is at the heart of many of the world's most powerful scientific instruments, enabling, for example, modern telescopes to achieve previously unimaginable resolution. The course is open to students interested in studying classical optical phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference, but also in studying the quantum mechanical properties of individual packets of lights known as photons. Classes 1 to 7 will be conducted by Dr. Aaryashree and classes 8 to 14 will be conducted by Dr. Uma Maheswari Rajagopalan.
Purpose of class
The purpose is to understand the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction and principles of instruments that are used to detect it. Topics covered include the propagation of light, light detection, polarization, interferometry, diffractometry, lasers and optical instrumentation needed for many areas of research and engineering fields.
Goals and objectives

Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Students can understand light propagation and its interaction with matter
A-1
2. Students can understand how the images formed in an optical system
A-1
3. Students can understand wave optics by studying the diffraction, interference, polarization, and other phenomena
A-1
4. Students can obtain knowledge on light sources and optical instrumentation needed for many areas of research and engineering fields
A-1
5. Students can get a knowledge of Fourier optics and its application in information processing
A-1
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Quiz, Presentations Mid-term Final exam Total.
1. 6% 7% 7% 20%
2. 6% 7% 7% 20%
3. 6% 7% 7% 20%
4. 6% 7% 7% 20%
5. 6% 7% 7% 20%
Total. 30% 35% 35% -
Class schedule
  1. Ray Optics I

    a. Reflection - Plane Mirror, Spherical Mirrors
    b. Refraction: Snell’s Law
  2. Ray Optics II

    a. Total Internal Reflection
    b. Introduction to Fiber Optics
    c. Lenses
  3. Wave Optics I

    a. Huygens’ Principle
    b. Diffraction
    c. Refraction
    d. Interference
  4. Wave Optics II

    a. Polarization: Application in Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD)
    b. Scattering of Light
  5. Optical Instruments I

    a. The Human eye: Corrective lenses
    b. Magnifying Glasses, Telescopes, Microscopes
    c. Aberrations (Lenses and Mirrors)
    d. Resolution
  6. Optical Instruments II

    a. X-Rays and X-Ray Diffraction
    b. X-Ray Imaging and Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  7. Mid-term exam and discussion on the solutions afterwards
  8. Dispersion and material properties
  9. Diffraction and its usage in size measurement
  10. Interference and its usage in optical coherence tomography
  11. Lasers and thermal sources
  12. Fourier transforms
  13. Experiments on Fourier optics with a liquid crystal phase modulator
  14. Presentation by students and discussion
Goals and objectives (Other Courses)
A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering C:Environment and Materials Engineering D:Chemistry and Biotechnology E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics G:Advanced Electronic Engineering F:Information and Communications Engineering L:Computer Science and Engineering H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Language
English
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation method and criteria HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
Quiz, presentation on exercises etc. and midterm exam will contribute to 65% and the final exam contributes to 35% of the total grade.
You need to get 60% or above of the total score of 100% to pass this course.
Read Power point presentation and textbook 80分
- - 80分
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
The Others Students will be provided with oral feedback at the classroom and also through a written feedback on the assignments collected through scombz.
Textbooks and reference materials
Physics, 7th Edition, by Giancoli
Optics, 4th Edition, by E. Hecht, 2002 Pearson Education, Inc.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in electromagnetism, waves, and oscillations in physics would be helpful.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Classes 1-7: Students are asked to contact through email and make appointments. Email:aarya@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
    Classes 8-14: Students are asked to contact through email and make appointments. Email:uma@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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