Imaging optics

Summary

Introduction to 0ptical imaging systems such as camera objectives and microscopes. Discussion of imaging formation. Principles of design of imaging optics with geometrical optics and analysis with raytracing. Presentation of different applications in photography and microscopy.

Content

Keywords

Optical imaging, optical instruments, optical design, performance analyis, aberrations, resolution and contrast, microscopy

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Micro 321 Ingénierie optique I

Micro 322 Ingénierie optique II

Analysis IV, Linear algebra, General physics III/IV

Recommended courses

Signals and systems, Image processing

Important concepts to start the course

Matrix calculations, Fourier transformation, Electromagnetic waves, refraction and reflection, polarization, signal filtering, basics of geometrical optics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Sketch optical systems
• Estimate performance of optical systems
• Analyze imaging systems and the image quality
• Characterize the elements of imaging systems

Transversal skills

• Set objectives and design an action plan to reach those objectives.
• Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.

Teaching methods

Lecturing with exercises 

Assessment methods

During semester evaluation. Final wrtten exam in the last day of class.

Supervision

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Bibliography

B.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, Fundamental of photonics (2007)

J.W. Goodman, Introduction to Fourier optics (1996)

Ressources en bibliothèque

• Fundamental of photonics / Saleh
• Introduction to Fourier optics / Goodman

Notes/Handbook

Course material and slides covering geometrical and matrix optics, Fourier optics, microscopy are published on Moodle

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/MICRO-421