Course: Optical Information Processing

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Course title Optical Information Processing
Course code OPT/OZI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vítek Marek, Mgr.
  • Řeháček Jaroslav, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. 2D Fourier analysis , linear systems, properties of Fourier transform. 2. Scalar diffraction theory. 3. Free space propagation: response and transfer functions. 4. Wave-optics analysis of coherent optical systems. 5. Frequency analysis of optical imaging systems. 6. Light modulation: silver gelatin emulsion, SLM, nematic crystals, magnetooptics, deformable optical elements, diffractive optics, binary optics. 7. Optical signal processors: phase contrast, coherent and incoherent processors, holographic filters. 8. Applications I: pattern recognition, neural networks, image reconstruction, Wiener filter. 9. Applications II: synthetic aperture radar, fast spectral analyzer. 10. Applications III: discrete processors, matrix-vector and matrix-matrix multiplication, coding of nonpositive/complex data. 11. Advanced techniques: super-resolution, speckle interferometry, tomography, multiple-conjugated adaptive systems (MCAO). 12. The correspondence between classical optics and quantum mechanics, introduction to quantum information processing.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Demonstration
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 35 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Principles of Fourier optics and optical information processing.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to know and understand the syllabus topics and be able to use the acquired knowledge in solving problems.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance

Sufficient knowledge of the syllabus topics.
Recommended literature
  • Goodman, J. W. (1968). Introduction to Fourier Optics. Singapur, McGraw-Hill Book Co.
  • Yu, F.T.S. (1983). Optical Information Processing: Optical Signal Processing Fourier Optics. John Wiley & Sons, New York.


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): Digital and Instrument Optics (2019) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optics and Optoelectronics (2021) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter