Course: Optical Experimental Methods

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Course title Optical Experimental Methods
Course code SLO/OEM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Soubusta Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Černoch Antonín, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlíček Pavel, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Machulka Radek, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Michálek Václav, Bc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Nožka Libor, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tomáštík Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Trávníček Vojtěch, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basics of experimental spectroscopy, CCD spectrometer, spectrometer with rotating grating, monochromators 2. Detection of photons, avalanche diodes, SPCM modules, loop detectors, intensified CCD and EMCCD cameras, coincidence detection, time-amplitude converters, one-channel and multi-channel analyzers 3. Recording and analysis od modulated signals, measurement in time and frequency domain, digital oscilloscopes, spectral analyzers 4. Resonator optics, modes of resonators, Fabry-Perot filter, calculations of stability of empty resonators, diffraction theory of resonators, measurement of mode structure of lasers, selection of modes of lasers 5. Spatial mode filtration, caupling of laser light to optical fibers. 6. Polarization of light, use of polarized states of light in optical signals at one-photon level, generation, modification and detection. 7. Free space beams interferometry, Mach-Zehnder interferometer, Michelson interferometer, white light interferometry. 8. Generation of ultra-short optical pulses in solid state lasers, diagnostics of ultrashort pulses 9. Nonlinear optics, the second and the third harmonic generation, optimization to maximum conversion efficiency, generation of photon pairs, self-focussing, generation of white light continuum. 10. Optical thin layers, fabrication technology, properties, diagnostics, measurement of reflection and transmission. 11. Mechanical properties of thin films, measurements with nanoindentor, scratch tests, adhesive cohesive properties of films.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Attendace - 22 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 46 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject presents to students selected experimental methods on typical examples from laboratories.
Application. Construct simple optical and electrooptical experimental setups, apply optical measuring methods and methods of data analysis, use modern optical and electronic devices.
Prerequisites
Not specified.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Knowledge of the course topics, ability to discuss the course topics in wider context.
Recommended literature
  • Časopisecká a firemní literatura.
  • Saleh B.E.A., Teich M.C. (1994). Základy fotoniky (díl 1-4), (česky překlad "Fundamentals of Photonics", J. Wiley&Sons, Inc., New York). Matfyzpress, UK Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Instrument and Computer Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer