(20 Dec 2023) Welcome to Design and prototyping of optical
systems. Unlike
EECE7105 or EECE4646, which are about the fundamentals of optics, this
course is a hands-on experience building prototypes on an optical
table. It should be very interesting for anyone doing experimental
work in optics. We will do about six experiments where you will learn
to put the equipment together on the bench and make measurements with
cameras, power meters, spectrometers, and other devices. Lectures
will be just enough to help you do the lab work. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions. I look forward to seeing you in the
spring. The material on this page will be updated soon.
| https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=7843&pn=LEDMT1E | Which LED mount do I want for a given LED? How do I install the LED in the mount? Note that the 3-digit number in the LED model number is the wavelength in nanometers. Directions are included if you are the first to use an LED and need to cut the leads. |
| Optics_Equipment.pdf | List of Optics Lab Materials |
| drawers.pdf | Index of Drawers and Part Numbers |
| shelves.pdf | Drawer Locations in Cabinets |
| thorspectrometerread.m | Matlab Function to read files saved by Thorlabs Spectrometer |
| https://www.thorlabs.com/navigation.cfm?guide_id=2400 | Some very helpful information from Thorlabs including videos, application notes, and more. |