Optical instruments are how we see the world, from corrective eyewear to medical endoscopes to cell phone cameras to orbiting telescopes. This course will teach you how to design such optical systems with simple graphical techniques, then transform those pencil and paper designs to include real optical components including lenses, diffraction gratings and prisms. You will learn how to enter these designs into an industry-standard design tool, OpticStudio by Zemax, to analyze and improve performance with powerful automatic optimization methods.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Coursera
Discover how to create cutting-edge optical instruments with 'Design of High-Performance Optical Systems'. This course extends your knowledge on paraxial system design and introduces you to the complexities of real lenses and their aberrations. Perfect for engineers, scientists, and anyone passionate about optics.
Coursera
Discover how to design effective optical systems with Optical Efficiency and Resolution, an in-depth online course offered by CU Boulder's Electrical Engineering department. This course will equip you with the fundamental mathematical and graphical techniques needed to create high-performance optical instruments, including eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, smartphone cameras, and telescopes.
Coursera
Discover the art and science behind optical system design with this beginner-friendly course. Gain essential skills in creating a variety of optical instruments, from everyday items like glasses to advanced technologies such as telescopes. Start your journey into the fascinating world of optics today!