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Optical Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

Explore the world of optical instruments and learn how to design high-performance optical systems for various applications. This course equips you with the skills to transform pencil and paper designs into real optical components using industry-standard design tools. You'll gain expertise in specifying optical systems, developing strategies for correcting aberrations, and optimizing designs for enhanced performance.

  • Design high-performance optical systems with simple graphical techniques
  • Analyze and optimize optical designs using industry-standard design tools
  • Transform layouts into optical designs with real components
  • Understand the nature and effects of optical aberrations

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Optical Engineering
Course Modules

This course covers first-order optical system design, optical efficiency and resolution, and the design of high-performance optical systems. Gain expertise in designing and analyzing optical systems for a wide range of applications.

First Order Optical System Design

Learn to design optical systems to first order using simple mathematical and graphical techniques. Gain the skills to specify optical systems and potential solutions to meet specific requirements.

Optical Efficiency and Resolution

Understand optical efficiency and resolution and design optical systems with the required field of view and resolution. Analyze and optimize the characteristics of your optical system using industry-standard design tools.

Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

Explore the propagation of different wavelengths through systems and develop strategies for correcting aberrations. Gain expertise in enhancing the performance of optical instruments in various applications.

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