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Lecturer(s)
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Fiurášek Jaromír, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Light wave motion as a stochastic process 2. Temporal coherence 3. Wiener-Chinchin theorem 4. Fourier spectroscopy 5. Spatial coherence 6. Van Cittert-Zernike theorem 7. Imaging with partially coherent light 8. Higher-order coherence 9. Mandel photodetection equation 10. Partially polarized light
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 50 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 60 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Introductory course in classical theory of coherence and statistical optics. Students will become familiar with mathematical description and properties of partially coherent optical fields.
Subject focused on the acquisition of knowledge. Knowledge of classical theory of coherence, ability to define main ideas and concepts of this subject, describe the main approaches and methods. Abilitz to aspply the theoretical knowledge when solving specific problems.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of optics, mathematical analysis, mathematical statistics and probability theory at the level of bachelor study of physics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
Attendance of exercises is obligatory, attendance of lectures is voluntary but recommended. Course credit prior to examination is awarded for attendance at the exercises and for solving sets of homework probelems. Oral exam covers the tought topics as specified in the Content.
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Recommended literature
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Goodman, J. W. (2000). Statistical Optics. John Wiley & Sons Inc. New York.
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Peřina, J. (1975). Teorie koherence. SNTL, Praha.
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Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C. (1995). Základy fotoniky. český překlad Matfyzpress, UK Praha.
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