University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: This module is limited to students registered on the EngD in Applied Photonics and the MSc in Photonics and Optoelectronic Devices.

This module aims to introduce the theory and applications of key imaging concepts that are in widespread use. The content includes on the underpinning side:- plane waves form Maxwell's equations, refractive index, polarisation, coherence, diffraction, Fourier optics, lenses and aberrations, optical instruments, point spread function. On the more system side the content includes material drawn from some of:-adaptive optics, multi-modal microscopies, super-resolution, optical coherence tomography, ghost and hyperspectral imaging and other contemporary imaging scenarios.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures or tutorials

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 120

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%


Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment, capped at grade 7 = 100%

Personnel

Additional information from school

To be confirmed