Detailed curriculum
Semester I
11002 Algebra Extended
Credit points 5, lecture 4 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: to impart knowledge in the course which constitutes a basis for the scientific
courses.
Subjects of study:
Engineering vectors. Subjects in analytical geometry. Complex numbers. Systems of linear
equations. The Gauss elimination method. Matrix notation, rank of a matrix. The Rn space.
Linear dependence, basis and dimension. Coordinates. Operations on matrixes. Inverse matrix.
Change of coordinate system. Linear transformation from Rn to Rm. Determinants, Cramer’s
rule. A general vector space. Linear dependence. Basis and dimension. Isomorphism of a finitedimensional vector space into the Rn (Cn) space. Linear transformation in vector spaces.
Representation of a transformation by a matrix. Similar matrixes. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
of a matrix and an operator. Diagonalization of a matrix and an operator. Inner product spaces.
Recommended literature:
1. Howard A , J, Elementary Linear Algebra, Wiley & Sons, 2000.
2. David L. C., Linear algebra and its applications, Addison-Wesley, 2000.
3. Lay D. C., Linear Algebra and its Applications, Pearson Addison Wesley, 3rd ed., 2002.
4. Berman A., Kun B., Linear algebra, (in Hebrew), Beck, 1999.
5. Leibowitz D., Orinstein A., Linear algebra. (in Hebrew), Open University edition, 1994.
11004 Calculus 1 Extended
Credit points 5, lecture 4 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: to impart knowledge in the course which constitutes a basis for the scientific
courses.
Subjects of study:
The real numbers; sequences of real numbers, the limit of a sequence; real functions, the limit of
a function, continuity of a function, classification of points of discontinuity, Cauchy’s
intermediate value theorem and the Weierstrass theorems; the derivative of a function,
differentiation of elementary functions, differentiation of an inverse function, and implicit
function and a function presented parametrically, the fundamental theorems of differential
calculus; linear approximation, Taylor’s formula, convex functions, investigation of a function;
the indefinite integral, methods of integration; Riemann sums and Darboux sums, the definite
integral, the fundamental theorem of integral calculus, applications of definite integrals;
improper integrals.
Recommended literature:
1. Thomas G. and Finney R., Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison Wesley, 8th ed., 1995 .
2. Schwartz, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Holt, Rinehart and Winston; 3d ed edition 1974
3. Spivak M., Calculus, 3rd ed., Publish or Perish, 1994.
4. Wrede Robert C., Spiegel Murray, Advanced Calculus, 2nd Edition, Schaum's Outline
McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition 2002
5. Ayers P., infinitesimal calculus, Schaum series, Steimatzky Hebrew edition, 1989.
6. Meisler D., infinitesimal calculus, (in Hebrew), Academon publishing, 1988.
7. Leibowitz D., infinitesimal calculus, (in Hebrew), Open University, 1977.
11024 Physics 1 Extended
Credit points 4.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: understanding the laws of Newtonian mechanics and their implementation in
the solution of problems using mathematical tools.
Subjects of study:
Kinematics: the concepts of velocity and acceleration as derivatives of position and velocity;
differentiation and integration of time-dependent vectors; Galilean transformation and relative
velocity; determining the location from acceleration and initial conditions, radial acceleration
and tangential acceleration. Newton’s laws: the 3 laws, vector form of the differential equations
of motion and initial conditions; parametric equations, friction between surfaces and friction in a
medium; circular motion, curvilinear motion, instantaneous radius of curvature. Systems of
reference: accelerating systems, the D’Alambert force, rotating systems, the Coriolis force.
Mechanical energy: gravitation energy, spring energy, kinetic energy, the concept of work, the
concept of conservative force, scalar product (vector notation in a Cartesian system). Impulse
and momentum: conservation of momentum in closed systems, impact, motion of rockets. Manyparticle systems: definition of the center of mass, equations of motion for a system of masses,
separation of the motion of a system into the motion of the center of mass and internal motion.
Harmonic motion: definition and solution of the differential equation, initial conditions, the
harmonic approximation of small vibrations, damped vibrations, forced vibrations and
resonance. Rigid body mechanics: elementary concepts, the moment of a force, angular velocity,
angular momentum and moment of inertia; the analogy between linear motion and rotary motion,
calculation of the moment of inertia of bodies, Steiner’s theorem, Newtonian equations of
motion for rotating bodies, the physical pendulum; rotation energy, conservation of rotational
momentum, the gyroscope. Gravitation: Kepler’s laws, the universal law of gravitation, the
motion of bodies under the effect of a central force, gravitational potential, escape velocity and
effective potential.
Recommended literature:
1. Charles Kittel, Walter D. Knight, Malvin A. Ruderman, The Berkeley Physics Course Vol 1,
Mechanics,, Mcgraw-Hill Book Company. 1965
2. Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol I, Matthew
Sands, Addison Wesley; 2nd edition 2005.
3. Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn, Physics, Addison Wesley; Revised edition 1992
4. D. Halliday, R. Resnick & K. S. Krane, Physics vol 1, , 5th edition, john Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2002.
5. Maor U, et al., Mechanics, volumes A and B, (in Hebrew), Open University edition, 19791992.
31510 Switching and digital systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: to teach the principles, the theoretical and practical foundations of digital
logic design.
Subjects of study:
Representation of numbers in different number bases, binary arithmetic, binary codes. Boolean
algebra. Basic logical operations. Elementary rules in Boolean algebra. Logical gates. The
Boolean functions NOR, NAND as a complete system. Canonical functions. Simplification of
Boolean functions. Karnaugh maps, the Quine-McCluskey method. Methods for designing
combinational systems. Race problems (hazards-free design). Calculation arrays: adders,
subtractors, comparators. Implementation using generalized combinational circuits: multiplexer,
decoder. Logical arrays: PAL, PLA, ROM. Sequential systems: flip-flops, the clock mechanism,
edge triggering, the master-slave method, direct inputs. Design of synchronous sequential
systems using the Moore and the Mealey methods. Asynchronous sequential systems. Registers,
ring counter.
Recommended literature:
1. Mano, M., Digital Design, Prentice - Hall Inc. 2001
2. Marcovitch, A.B., Introduction to Logic Design, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
3. Gajski, D.D., Principles of Digital Design. Prentice–Hall, 1997.
11062 Scientific English for beginners
Credit points 0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: Improving skills in reading scientific texts.
Subjects of study:
The course will focus on intensive reading of more advanced technical and scientific texts, in
addition to expanded reading at home. An emphasis shall be put on improved grammar,
expansion of the vocabulary and tools in reading comprehension, in order to improve the
students’ ability to read professional material and academic texts in English.
Recommended literature:
Reading-material textbooks and journal papers shall be distributed during the course.
11063/4 Scientific English
Credit points 0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11062/3 Scientific English for beginners
Course objective: Improving skills in reading professional scientific texts.
Subjects of study:
The course shall teach scientific and technical texts in the professional field. The course is
intended to provide tools allowing one to deal with reading an academic text, to expand their
vocabulary, to teach grammatical and syntactic patterns which are unique to scientific papers.
Recommended literature:
Reading-material textbooks and journal papers shall be distributed during the course.
11091 Sports 1
Credit points 0.5, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
41090 General chemistry
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: Acquaintance with the structure of matter and gaining basic knowledge in
chemistry.
Subjects of study:
Fundamental concepts and basic laws. The structure of the atom, isotopes, the electronic
arrangement in the atom and the periodic table of the elements, periodic properties, chemical
bonds, crystalline lattice and the Lewis structure, atomic and molecular weights, the chemical
formula, the concept of the “mole” and Avogadro’s number, empirical and molecular formulas.
Stoichiometry: calculations based on chemical formulas, gases: the laws of gases, the equation of
state of gases, solutions, types of solutions, concentrations and dilutions. Acids and bases: the
definitions of pH and pOH, neutralization, oxidation and reduction reactions: definitions and
balancing of equations.
Recommended literature:
1. M. S. Silberberg, Chemistry : The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, McGraw-Hill, 3rd
Ed., 2003.
2. Patucci and Harwood, General Chemistry, Macmillan Pub. Company, N-Y, 6th ed., 1993.
3. R. Chang, Chemistry, McGraw-Hill Pub., 6th ed., 2000.
4. J.C. Kotz and P.T. Treichel, “Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity”, Saunders College Pubs., 4th
ed., 1999.
5. Manzorola E., The principles of chemistry, Part A, (in Hebrew), the Holon center for
technological education, 1998.
Semester II
11006 Calculus 2 Extended
Credit points 5, lecture 4 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11004 Calculus 1 Extended
Course objective: to impart knowledge in the course, which constitutes a basis for the scientific
courses.
Subjects of study:
Infinite number series. Sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, differentiation
and integration term by term, power series. Vector algebra, analytical geometry in 3 dimensions:
the straight line, the plane, surfaces in three-dimensional space. Topology in Rn. Functions of
several variables, isolines, limits, continuity. Partial derivatives, differentiability, directional
derivatives, the gradient, geometrical applications: a line tangent to the curve in the plane and in
space, the normal, a plane tangent to a surface. Implicit functions and systems of implicit
functions, the Jacobian, transformations, geometrical applications. Taylor’s formula in several
variables, extrema, Lagrange multipliers. Parameter-dependent integrals, differentiation under
the integral sign, the Leibniz rule. The concept of area in the plane, the double integral, change
of variables. Geometrical and physical applications: area, volume, moments and center of mass.
Vector analysis, vector and parameter form of curves and surfaces, scalar field and vector field.
Divergence and rotation of a vector field. Arc length, integral along a line, Green’s theorem and
its applications. The surface area of a surface, oriented surface, surface integrals, the Stokes
theorem and its applications. The Gauss divergence theorem and its applications.
Recommended literature:
1. Thomas G. and Finney R., Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison-Wesley, 10th ed., 2003
2. Wrede Robert C., Spiegel Murray, Advanced Calculus, 2nd Edition, Schaum's Outline
McGraw-Hill; 2 edition 2002
3. Ayers P., infinitesimal calculus, Schaum series, Steimatzky Hebrew edition, 1989.
4. Leibowitz D., infinitesimal calculus, (in Hebrew), Open University, 1977.
391010 Ordinary differential equations
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11004 Calculus 1 Extended, 11002 Algebra extended
Course objective: acquaintance with methods for solving different types of ordinary differential
equations
Subjects of study:
A first-order differential equation, the concept of a solution, a Cauchy problem, the existence and
uniqueness theorem, the direction field. Separation of variables, exact equations, integration
factor, linear equation, variation of parameters, Bernoulli’s equation. Equations of 2nd order and
higher, independent solutions, the Wronskian. A linear equation with constant coefficients,
systems of ordinary differential equations and methods for their solution. Power series and their
use for the solution of differential equations.
Recommended literature:
1. Boyce W.E., Diprima R.C., Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems,
6th ed., Wiley, 1997.
2. Introduction to differential equations, volumes 1 to 5 (in Hebrew), Open University, 2001.
11025 Physics 2 Extended
Credit points 4.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11024 physics 1 extended, 11004 calculus 1 extended
Course objective: understanding the laws of electromagnetism and their application for the
solution of problems using advanced mathematical tools.
Subjects of study:
The electric field: Coulomb’s law and its generalization, definition of the electric field, a field of
point charges, electric dipole, Gauss’ law and its applications, the division of charge in a
conductor, field within matter. Electric potential: the potential of a point charge and of a
collection of charges, equipotential surfaces, electrostatic energy, electric resistor, energy of a
capacitor. Differential operators: the concept of the gradient, the concept of the divergence,
Laplace equations and Poisson equations, the concept of the curl, a conservative field, mirror
charges. Electric circuits: Kirchhoff’s laws, electric conductivity, the equation of continuity and
charge conservation, discharge and charging of a capacitor, the motion of electrons in an electric
field. The magnetic field: magnetic poles, the Lorenz force, the motion of a charge in a uniform
magnetic field, forces acting upon currents. The magnetic field of charges in motion: the BiotSavart law, the field of a circular winding, the field of an infinite straight wire, Ampere’s Law,
the field produced by a solenoid and a toroid. Magnetic induction: Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law,
self-induction, inductors, inductor energy. The Maxwell equations: integral equations,
displacement current, differential form. Alternating currents: RLC circuits, resonance circuits,
quality factor. Laboratory sessions.
Recommended literature:
1. E. M. Purcell, Berkeley Physics Course: Electricity, Vol. 2, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill Inc.
1973
2. Plonus, M.A., "Applied Electromagnetics", McGraw-Hill, 1986.
3. Kraus, J.D., "Electromagnetics", McGraw-Hill, 4th Ed.1992. 5th Ed , 1999 .
4. D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and K.S. Krane, Physics, 5th edition Vol. 2, John Wiley & Sons 2002
5. E. M. Purcell, Berkeley Physics Course: Electricity, Vol. 2, (translated into Hebrew by U.
Maor), Open University Edition, 1988.
6. Kirsch Y., “electricity and magnetism, exercises and instructions for self-study”. Open
University Edition, 1993.
22100 Introduction to programming
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles of programming.
Subjects of study:
Acquaintance with the working environment of Matlab, number systems, different bases,
transition between bases, types of variables and constants, flow charts, SWITCH and IF
statements, FOR and WHILE loops, arrays and matrixes, special arrays, scripts and user
functions, investigation of functions, 2-D and 3-D plots. Basic two-dimensional graphics,
advanced graphic applications – three-dimensional graphics.
Exercises shall be given in the Matlab software.
Recommended literature:
1) Chapman Stephen J. MATLAB Programming for Engineers, 3rd edition ThomsonEngineering; 2004
2) Brian R. Hunt, Ronald L. Lipsman& Jonathan M. Rosenberg, A Guide to MATLAB: Beginners
and Experienced Users, Cambridge University Press, 2001
3) The Matlab® Help
391220 Engineering drawings and CAD
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: acquaintance with concepts in engineering mechanical drawing, ISO
standards, geometrical tolerances, threaded joints etc., Acquaintance with concepts, technologies
and work methods in CAD.
Subjects of study:
Views and sections in a drawing. Standard marking of threads, axes of symmetry, surface
quality, hatching, notes. Representation of standard parts such as bolts, springs, bearings and
gears. Specification of dimensions. Tolerances and fits. Geometrical tolerances. The structure of
the drawing: sheet sizes, types of lines, formats, label field. Assembly drawing, exploded
drawings and part lists.
Parametric modeling in CAD: types of objects, geometrical definitions, features, relations
between features, basic operations on features. Construction of an assembly in CAD. Capturing
the design intention on part level and on assembly 1evel. Introduction to drawing: associativity
with the model, production of the drawing in a CAD system.
Recommended literature:
1. Bertoline, Gary R., Technical graphics communication, 2nd ed. Mcgraw-Hill 2001
2. Griffith, Gary K., Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Applications and Inspection,
2nd ed. Prentice Hall; 2001
3. Giesecke, Frederick Ernest Technical drawing [computer file] 2000
4. Simmons, C. H. and Dennis Maguire, Manual of engineering drawing, 2nd ed . Newnes, 2004
5. Giesecke F. E., Mitchell A. Spencer H. C. , Hill I. L., Dygdon J.T., and Novak J. E., Technical
Drawing, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002
6. Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0 Educational License, CD
391045 Technical English
Credit points 2.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11064 Scientific English
Course objective: Improving skills in reading and learning the characteristics of scientific
writing
Subjects of study:
The course shall teach scientific and technical texts on high professional level. An emphasis is
put on reading comprehension, on the expansion of the vocabulary and on learning grammatical
and syntactic patterns specific to these papers. Oral presentation of a subject, which includes
self-reading of texts in English.
Recommended literature:
Reading-material textbooks and journal papers shall be distributed during the course.
Course in learning skills
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: Improving learning skills
Subjects of study:
Selection of one of the courses in the field of learning skills
Semester III
391305 Introduction in electric and electronic engineering
Credit points 4.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11025 Physics 2 Extended
Course objective: to impart basic knowledge in electric circuits
Subjects of study:
Direct current electric circuits, Ohm’s law. Kirchhoff’s laws. Solution of direct current networks.
The Thevenin-Norton theorem. First order transient effects. The capacitor. The Faraday-Lenz
law. Self-induction. Mutual induction. Transient effects in RC, TL, RLC circuits. The response
of circuits the different forms of input voltage and current. Alternating current networks. Phasors
and their properties. Impedance. Admittance. Solution of alternating current networks. Power in
alternating current networks. Transformers. Network functions. Frequency response and RLC
resonance circuits - serial and parallel. The properties of semiconductors, N, P materials. PN
junction. The diode. Zener diodes. LEDs. Bipolar transistors. MOSFET transistors. Optical
switches. Op-amps.
Recommended literature:
1. Nilsson, James W. and Susan A. Riedel, Electric Circuits, 6th edition, Prentice Hall, Inc.,
2001.
2. Roland E. Thomas, Albert J. Rosa. The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits, 3rd Edition,
Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
3. Hayt W.H. Jr., J.E. Kemmerly and Steven M. Durbin, Engineering Circuit Analysis, 6th
Edition, McGraw- Hill, 2001
4. DeCarlo Raymond A., Pen-Min Lin, Linear Circuit Analysis, 2nd Edition, Oxford University
Press, 2001.
5. Allan R. Hambley .Electronics. Prentice Hall Inc. 2000.
11135 Functions of a complex variable
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11006 Calculus 2 Extended, 391010 Ordinary differential equations
Course objective: to impart knowledge in the field, which is an important tool for the solution of
mathematical and engineering problems.
Subjects of study:
Complex numbers, series of complex numbers. Analytic functions. Differentiability. The Cauchy
Riemann equations. Harmonic functions. Elementary analytic functions. Integration in a complex
domain. The Cauchy theorem and the Cauchy formulas. The average theorem and the maximum
principle. Zero points and singularity points and their classification. Laurent series. Residues.
The residue theorem and its applications. The argument principle. Rouche’s theorem. Interior
transformations of the unit circle. The special Möbius transformation. Schwarz’s lemma.
Recommended literature:
1. Brown J.W., Churchill R.V., Complex variables and applications, 6th ed., McGraw-Hill,
1996.
2. Kun B.Z. Complex functions, (in Hebrew) Beck textbooks publication, 2003
3. Spiegel M., Complex variables, (in Hebrew) Schaum publishing, 1996
391011 Partial differential equations
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391010 Ordinary differential equations
Course objective: to gain acquaintance with partial differential equations, to classify, to acquire
knowledge in the solution of first-order and 2nd order equations (Heat equation, Wave equation
and the Laplace equation)
Subjects of study:
First order equations in two variables: initial conditions, integral surfaces, characteristic
equations and characteristic lines. Linear 2nd order equations in two variables: general
classification of linear equations of 2nd order, canonical forms of the equation: elliptical,
hyperbolic and parabolic. The one-dimensional wave equation: initial value problems for an
infinite string (the D’Alambert equation, graphical solution). Initial and boundary value
problems for the wave equation in a finite string in the heat equation in a finite rod: the method
of separation of variables. The Laplace equation: Dirichlet problems, Neumann problems and
mixed problems. The method of separation of variables in Dirichlet problems, Neumann
problems and mixed boundary condition problems in different domains (rectangle, circle, ring).
The maximum principle for harmonic functions. Numerical methods for the solution of Laplace
equations.
Recommended literature:
1. Renardy M., Rogers R., An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, 2nd ed., Springer,
2004
2. R.V. Churchill, J.W Brown., Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems, 5th ed., McGrawHill, 1993
3. Weinberger H., A, First Course in Partial Differential Equations, Dover Publications. 1995
4. Pinsky M., Partial Differential Equations and Boundary-Value Problems with Applications,
2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1991 .
5. Haberman R., Elementary Applied Partial Differential Equations, 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, 1998.
6. Pinchover I, Rubinstein I. Introduction to partial differential equations, (in Hebrew), the
faculty of mathematics, Technion, 2nd edition, 2003.
11009 Integral transforms
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11006 Calculus 2 Extended
Course objective: to impart to the students basic knowledge and technical ability in the subjects
of Fourier series and Fourier and Laplace transforms.
Subjects of study:
Infinite-dimensional inner product spaces, infinite orthogonal and orthonormal systems, Fourier
series in the inner product space, the Bessel inequality and the Parseval inequality. Fourier series
based on a trigonometric system. Convergence in a norm and point convergence, the Dirichlet
theorem and the Riemann-Lebesgue lemma. The Bessel inequality and the Parseval inequality
(in a trigonometric system). Uniform convergence. Rate of convergence of a Fourier series. The
Gibbs phenomenon, applications of Fourier series. Fourier transform, properties, inverse Fourier
transform, Plancherel’s equation, convolution, applications of the Fourier transform. Discrete
Fourier transform (DFT) and its implications in signal processing. The properties of the DFT,
discrete convolution. The Shannon-Nyquist sampling theorem and its implications in signal
processing.
The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Algorithm and applications.
The Laplace transform, properties, inverse Laplace transform, convolution, solution of integrodifferential equations and systems. Asymptotic methods.
Recommended literature:
1. Churchill R.V., Brown J.W., Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems, 5th ed., McGrawHill, 1993
2. Spigel R., Laplace Transforms, Theory and problems, Schaum's Outline series, McGraw- Hill.
(1965).
3. Zafrani S., Pinkus A. Fourier series and integral transforms. (In Hebrew) Technion. 2002.
4. Digital signal processing. (In Hebrew). Open University. 1987.
391150 Modern physics and introduction to quantum theory
Credit points 4.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 41090 general chemistry, 11025 physics 2 extended
Course objective: learning about the developments that occurred in physics during the first half
of the 20th century
Subjects of study:
The special theory of relativity: the Michelson-Morley experiment. The Lorentz transformation.
Momentum and energy in the theory of relativity. Blackbody radiation, the photoelectric effect.
The Compton effect. X-rays and Bragg diffraction. The Franck-Hertz experiment, De-Broglie
waves, the Davisson-Germer experiment. Wave packets, the uncertainty principle. Scrödinger’s
equation. The meaning of the wave function, operators, eigenvalues. Problems in one dimension,
square well, the tunneling effect, the Kronig-Penney model. The assumption of completeness in
Hilbert space, commutation, degeneration, the classical limit. Ladder operators, the harmonic
oscillator. The Scrödinger view vs. the Heisenberg view. Multi-particle systems, identical
particles, particles in a box, Fermi energy. Three-dimensional problems, angular momentum, the
hydrogen atom. Spin. Interaction of electrons with the electromagnetic field. The Stark effect.
Energy strips, the periodical table, Rutherford’s experiment, radioactivity.
Recommended literature:
1. Gasiorowicz S., Quantum Physics, 3rd ed., Wiley 2003.
2. Tipler P. A. Llewellyn and R. A., Modern Physics, 4th ed., Freeman 2003 .
3. Feynman R. P., Leighton R. B. and Sands M., The Feynman Lectures on Physics, BenjaminCummings Publishing Company, 2005.
4. Halliday D., Resnick R., and Krane K.S., Physics, 5th edition Vol. 2, John Wiley & Sons 2002
5. Cohen-Tanoudji C., Quantum Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, 1992
6. Enge H., Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Addison & Wesle, 1966
391140 The theory of waves and vibrations
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11025 physics 2 extended
Course objective: acquaintance with vibrating systems, waves and wave phenomena.
Subjects of study:
Vibrations in one dimension, vibrations in coupled systems, forced vibrations and resonance
(steady-state solution and general solution), systems with several degrees of freedom, damping
of vibrations, the wave equation in one dimension, longitudinal and transverse waves, the
principle of superposition, waves in two-dimensional and three-dimensional space, Fourier
analysis and wave packets, waves in matter, interference and diffraction, dispersion, the Fermat
principle, the Maxwell equations and light waves, the passage of an electromagnetic waves from
one medium to another, linear polarization, non-conserving and nonlinear wave equations.
Recommended literature:
1. Pain H. J., The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, John Wiley & Sons Inc; 6th edition 2005
2. Iain G. Main, Vibrations and Waves in Physics, Cambridge University Press; 3 edition 1993
3. Crawford F. S. , Waves, Berkeley Physics Course, Vol. 3, MacGraw Hill. 1968
Semester IV
391405 Geometrical optics
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: acquaintance with the laws of geometrical optics and their applications.
Subjects of study:
Propagation of light, reflection and refraction, the Fermat principle and optical path, lenses and
mirrors, Gaussian approximation, spherical surfaces and, optical axis, spherical imaging,
chromatic distortions and their rectification, light intensity and luminosity, the mechanism of
vision, color vision, light absorption in matter, lighting irises and the field iris, field of view,
focus depth, ray tracing, aberrations, gradually-varying refraction coefficient, optical equipment
and simple optical systems.
Recommended literature:
1. Katz M., Introduction to Geometrical Optics, World Scientific 2002.
2. Atchinson D. A. and G. Smith, The Eye and Visual Optical Instruments, Cambridge
University 1997.
3. Meyer- Arendt J. R., Introduction to Classical and Modern Optics, 4th ed., Prentice Hall 1995
22400 Materials engineering
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, laboratory 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 41090 general chemistry
Course objective: acquaintance with the basic principles of the structure of matter and its
relations to the properties of matter, providing basic tools in material selection, basic
acquaintance with composite materials.
Subjects of study:
Classification of materials, atomic structure, inter-atomic bonds, crystallography and
metallography. Defects in materials and their origin, solidification of materials, diffusion in
solids. Mechanical properties, the stress-strain relation, fracture, creep and fatigue. Phase
diagrams. Thermal treatments. Ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, ceramic materials, composite
materials and refractory materials. Corrosion and wear. Coatings. Selection of materials.
Recommended literature:
1. William D, Callister, "Materials Science and Engineering", 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
2007.
391351 Introduction to solid-state and semiconductors
Credit points 4.5, lecture 4 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 11025 Physics 2 Extended, 41090 Chemistry
Course objective: to provide background in solid-state and basic understanding of
semiconductors and their applications, and development of capabilities for self-study of new
components.
Subjects of study:
The crystalline structure, x-ray diffraction in crystals, characterization of the crystalline structure,
vibrations in crystals, phonons, free electron gas, state density function, Fermi energy, electron in
periodical potential, band structure, Bloch’s theorem. Energy bands, metals, insulators and
semiconductors, the forbidden gap, holes and electrons, the concept of the effective mass, state
density in bands, charge carriers in semiconductors: electrons and holes, charge carrier density,
intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, charge carriers in an electric field and magnetic field.
Mobility. Hall effect. Diffusion of charge carriers. Diffusion and recombination. Diffusion and
drift, conduction in semiconductors, basic electrical measurements in semiconductors. PN
junction in equilibrium, the equation of continuity. Injection of charge carriers in steady-state.
Reverse bias. Transient effects. Metal-semiconductor junction. Schottky junction. Contacts.
JFET. Voltage-current characteristic. Pinch-off. MOSFET capacitor. Capacitance Voltage
Analysis. MOS. Output characteristics. Transient characteristics. Threshold voltage. The bipolar
transistor. BJT applications. Working point design. Switching.
Recommended literature:
1. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th ed., Wiley 2004
2. Neil W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics, 1st ed., Brooks Cole 1976
3. B.G.Streetman, S.Banerjee – Solid State Electronic Devices, Prentice Hall, 2000.
4. Bar Lev, A., "Semiconductors and Electronic Devices", 3rd ed., Prentice Hall; 1993.
5. Pierret, R.F. Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals. 2nd ed. Prentice- Hall, 2003.
6. Streetman, B.G., Banerjee, S. Solid State Electronic Devices. 5th ed. Prentice- Hall, 2000.
7. Smith, R. A. Semiconductors. 2nd ed. Cambridge Univ. Press, 1978.
8. Bar-Lev A., Golan G. Semiconductors. (In Hebrew). Open University Edition. 1996.
9. Bar-Lev M., Golan G. Semiconductor and micro-electronic devices. (In Hebrew). Open
University, 2000.
31150 Thermodynamics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 11006 Calculus 2 extended, 391150 Modern physics and introduction
to quantum theory
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties of the electromagnetic field and its behavior
within matter.
Subjects of study:
Basic concepts. Thermodynamic equilibrium, energy, work and heat, the first law of
thermodynamics, heat transfer laws, states of matter, T-V-P diagrams, enthalpy, thermodynamic
models of gas, concepts in the kinetic theory of gases. The Boltzmann distribution. Heat and
power systems, the Carmot cycle, entropy, the entropy equation of materials, isentropic
processes, polytropic processes, the Rankine cycle, power and steam systems, gas power
systems, the Diesel cycle, refrigeration systems and heat pumps, thermodynamic relations of
compressible gases, extended gas equations, the Gibbs-Helmholtz function, phase transitions, the
Maxwell equations, the gas mixture laws.
Recommended literature:
1. Callen Herbert B., Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, 2nd Edition John
Wiley & Sons; 2001
2. Sears F. W. and G. L. Salinger, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical
Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley, 1975.
3. Bierlein Ralph, Thermal Physics, Cambridge University Press 2006
4. Callen, H. B., Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, Wiley and Sons,
1985.
5. Reif F., Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, McGraw-Hill, 1965 .
51722 Probability and the basics of statistics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 11006 calculus 2 extended, 391010 ordinary differential equations
Course objective: to present the theory of probability as a scientific tool for mathematical
analysis of random phenomena.
Subjects of study:
Basic concepts in probability, probability space – basic concepts and axioms. Combinatorics and
calculations of probability in symmetric sample spaces, conditional probability and
independence of events. The discrete random viable and the special discrete distributions:
binomial, geometric, negative binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson distribution. The continuous
random variable and the special continuous distributions: uniform, exponential and normal.
Expectation, variance and moment generating function. The central limit theorem.
Descriptive statistics: measures of center and spread and graphical descriptions. Statistical
inference: point estimates and their properties, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests of
expectation in a normal population.
Recommended literature:
1. Walpole R.E., R.H. Myers and S.L. Myers, Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists, 7th Ed., Prentice-Hall, 2002.
2. Hines W. W. and D. C. Montgomery, Probability and Statistics in Engineering and
Management Science, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1990.
3. Feller W., An Introduction to Probability Theory and its Applications Vol. 2, 2nd edition
Wiley, 2001.
4. Leviathan R.T., Introduction to probability and statistics, volume 1 – probability, (in Hebrew),
2nd edition, Amichai publishing, 1998.
5. Ross S., Probability first course, (in Hebrew), Open University Edition, 2001.
391410 Physical optics
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391405 geometrical optics, 391140 the theory of waves and
vibrations
Course objective: acquaintance with phenomena related to the wave properties of light.
Subjects of study:
Wave superposition, linear, circular and elliptic polarization, optical activity, interference,
temporal and spatial coherence, interferometry, far field and near field diffraction, diffraction
from different apertures, the Fermat principle and its applications, Fourier optics, coherence,
imaging theory, thin layers, interferometers, Fabry-Perot interferometer, the Rayleigh criterion,
resolution of optical devices, contrast, spectro-photometry, holography and its applications.
Recommended literature:
1. S. G. Lipson, H. Lipson and D. S. Tannhauser, Optical physics, 3rd edition, Cambridge
University Press; 2004.
2. Hecht, Eugene, Optics, 4th ed., Addison-Wesley, 2001.
3. Joseph W. Goodman, Introduction to Fourier optics, 3rd edition, Roberts & Company
Publishers; 2004
4. Born, M. and Wolf, E. Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference, and Diffraction of Light, 7th ed., Cambridge University Press, 1999
5. James, G.L.: "Geometrical Theory of Diffractions for Electromagnetic Waves”. 2nd . ed. Peter
Peregrinus, 1980..
6. F. Jenkins and H. White: Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw – Hill, 4th ed, 1982.
7. Michael A. Paesler, Patrick J. Moyer, Near-field optics :theory, instrumentation, and
applications New York : Wiley-Interscience, 1996
31420 Signals and systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 11009 Integral transforms
Course objective: acquaintance and analysis of electric signals.
Subjects of study:
Signals, properties of systems, linear systems described by a differential equation, the delta
function, impulse response, stability of input and output, the concept of state, state equation,
asymptotic stability, Laplace transform, transfer function, the concept of feedback, zeros and
poles, stability, examples, Fourier transform, modulation, sampling in continuous time, the
convolution phenomenon, the sampling theorem, signal reconstitution.
Recommended literature:
1. A.V. Oppenheim, A.S. Willsky, S.H. Nawab, "Signals and Systems," 2nd Edition, PrenticeHall, 1997.
2. Buck J. R., M.M. Daniel, and A.C Singer, Computer Explorations in Signals and Systems
Using MATLAB, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
3. Ziemer, R.E, W.H Tranter, and D.R Fannin, Signals and Systems Continuous and Discrete,
4th .Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998.
4. Gabel, R.R., Roberts "Signal and Linear Systems" Wiley and Sons 1996 .
5. Kwakernaak, H., A.S. Sivan, "Modern Signals and Systems", N.J. Prentice- Hall, 1991
6. Porat, B., A Course in Digital Signal Processing, John-Wiley and Sons, 1996.
7. Hayes, M. H., Schaum's outline of theory and problems of digital signal processing, McGrawHill, 1999.
8. Elali, T.S., and M.A Karim, Continuous Signals and Systems with MATLAB, CRC Press,
2001.
9. Karris, S.T., Signals and Systems with MATLAB applications, 2nd Edition, Orchard
Publications, 2003.
10. Papoulis, A, "The Fourier Integral and its Applications", , 2nd .ed, McGraw-Hill 1962.
Semester V
391352 Electromagnetic fields and waves
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391140 the theory of waves and vibrations, 391011 partial
differential equations
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties of the electromagnetic field and its behavior
within a material medium using mathematical devices and acquaintance with phenomena in the
domain of light waves and radio waves.
Subjects of study:
The Maxwell equations, methods for solving boundary value problems, electric field and
magnetic field within matter, time-dependent fields, Poynting vector, the waveguide,
electromagnetic radiation, boundary conditions of the electromagnetic field when passing from
one medium to another and the Fresnel equations for the reflection and refraction coefficients.
Critical angle and Brewster’s angle, methods for solving the wave equation within a uniform
medium and within a non-uniform medium, the Fermat principle in the concept of the optical
path, the geometrical optics approximation.
Transmission lines – definitions, concepts, equations. Transmission lines in sinusoidal steadystate, guidance for electromagnetic waves: wave guidance line: specific impedance, rectangular
waveguide: the field equations, vibration modes in the waveguide, time-dependent fields,
waveguides and optical fibers, generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and
polarization. The retarded field, dipole radiation, scattering of electromagnetic radiation by
atoms.
Recommended literature:
1. Griffith D.J., Introduction to Electrodynamics, Benjamin Cummings; 3rd edition 1998.
2. Cori H., Microwaves and Antennas (In Hebrew), Units 3-4, The Open University of Israel,
1990
3. Vanderlinde J., Classical Electromagnetic theory, John Wiley&Sons,Inc, 2003.
4. Jackson J.D., Classical Electromagnetics, John Wiley&Sons, Inc1998.
5. Weng Cho Chew., Waves and Fields in Inhomogeneous Media. IEEE Press, 1999
6. Krauss J.D., Electromagnetics, McGraw-Hill, International Edition, 2001.
7. Plonus, M.A., "Applied Electromagnetics", McGraw-Hill, 1986.
8. Kraus, J.D., "Electromagnetics", McGraw-Hill, 4th Ed.1992. 5th ed , 1999.
9. Ramo, Whinnery, Van Duzer, Fields and Waves in Communication Electronics, 3rd edition,
John Wiley 1994
10. Schiffer M, Shnerb N., Electromagnetic Fields, (In Hebrew), (2004)
391415 Laboratory in advanced optics 1
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hour, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the laws of physical optics with laboratory experience.
Subjects of study:
Imaging systems, the Michelson interferometer, spectroscopy, holography, optical fibers, the
auto-collimator, refraction index gauge, ellipsometry, MTF measurements.
Recommended literature:
According to the experiment:
1. Hecht, Eugene, Optics, 4th ed., Addison-Wesley, 2001..
2. Moller K. D.: “Optics”, University Science, (1996).
3. Yariv A., Optical Electronics, Saunders College publishing, (1991).
4. Meyer- Arendt J. R., Introduction to Classical and Modern Optics, 4th ed., Prentice Hall 1995
5. Open University: Introduction in classical and modern optics. (In Hebrew). 1995
391310 Light sources and lasers
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391150 modern physics and introduction to quantum theory, 391410
physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with natural and artificial sources of light and their properties.
Subjects of study:
Blackbody radiation. Discharge lamps: spectral lines (current, pressure, temperature).
Monochromatic sources, modulated discharge lamps, fluorescent lamps, optics without imaging,
design of illumination, illumination of optical devices. Phosphorescence and fluorescence,
excitation methods, the Stokes rule, ionic and covalent phosphors; decay, saturation,
characteristics and uses of photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence, electroluminescence, light
emitting diodes. Temporal and spatial coherence, the basics of lasers: forced emission and
Einstein factors, amplification, the threshold condition, 3 and 4-level laser systems, excitation
methods. The vibration and emission system: optical resonators, longitudinal and transverse
vibration modes, selection of the single vibration mode, the Q switching methods and phase
locking. Unimodal and multimodal lasers, types of lasers: solid-state lasers, laser diodes, color
lasers, gas lasers, molecular lasers, chemical and excimer lasers, free electron lasers, new lasers.
Laser systems and their applications: communications, range measurement and target
designation, materials processing, medicine, recording and reading, nuclear fusion etc.
Recommended literature:
1. Csele Mark, Fundamentals of Light Sources and Lasers, Wiley-Interscience 2004
2. Svelto O., "Principles of Lasers", 4th Ed., Springe, 2004.
3. Yariv A., "Optical Electronics", 4th .Ed., Holt, Reinhart, and Winston, 1991.
4. Meschede Dieter, Optics, Light and Lasers: The Practical Approach to Modern Aspects of
Photonics and Laser Physics, Wiley-VCH 2004
391320 Radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391351 introduction to solid-state and semiconductors
Course objective: acquaintance with the characteristics of radiation of light sources and the
measures for radiation reception.
Subjects of study:
Sources of radiation, blackbody radiation, spectral radiation and continuum radiation, nonblack
bodies, incandescent lamp, electrical and spectral characteristics, glow discharge – arc and spark,
temporal characteristics, lighting in the atmosphere: the properties of the sun’s light, the sky, the
moon and the stars, permeability of the atmosphere, atmospheric interferences. Luminescence,
measurement of illumination, the medium through which radiation passes: atmosphere,
absorption and emission spectra, diffusive reflection and specular reflection, photometry for
electro-optics. The principles of measuring electromagnetic radiation, detectors, thermal
quantum detectors (including QWIP) and uncooled non-quantum detectors, and electro-optical
detectors, measures for the performance of radiation detectors, types of detectors:
photoconductor, photovoltaic, CCD, photodiode. PIN, phototransistor, solar cells. Characteristics
of detectors: responsiveness, reception threshold, response time, SNR, ease-of-use and
completion, spectral responsiveness. Examples of detectors for the visible range and for the
infrared range. Linear scanners for column detector systems. CCD devices, photodiode array.
Optical components for electro-optics, filters, spectroscopy for electromagnetic radiation.
Recommended literature:
1. Vincent John, Fundamentals of Infrared Detector Operation and Testing, Wiley & Sons; 2001
2. Dereniak E. L., Boreman G. D., Infrared Detectors and Systems, Wiley-Interscience, 1996
3. Keyes R.J "Optical and Infrared Detectors". 2nd. ed. Springer, 1980.
4. Kingston, R.H.: "Detection of Optical and Infrared Radiation". Springer, 1980.
391420 Design of components and optomechanical systems
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles of optical design of components and basic
optical systems (based on refraction and diffraction in optical components) as well as methods
for the manufacture of these components.
Subjects of study:
Ray tracing in the Gauss approximation, reflection from surfaces, complex lenses, distortions
and their cancellation, achromatic lenses, aplantic lenses, ray tracing, optical transmission
function, illumination irises, iris and aperture field, criteria for image quality and assessment of
the performance of an optical system, the MTF and OTF methods. Illumination in optical
systems, the expansion and spatial filters, thin-film systems, antireflection coatings, dielectric
mirror, interference filters, optical fiber components. Methods for manufacturing basic refractive
and diffractive components.
The treatment of optical components, adjustment mechanisms of optical components, location
and centering of optical components, location and adjustment of multicomponent optical
systems, optical equipment: telephoto cameras and zoom cameras, telescopes, computer aided
optical design (the SYNOPSIS software).
Recommended literature:
1. Warren J.Smith, “Modern Optical Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Professional; 4th ed. 2007.
2. Warren J. Smith, Modern Lens Design, McGraw-Hill Professional; 2nd ed., 2004
3. Fischer Robert F., Optical System Design, McGraw-Hill, 2000
4. Paul R. Yoder, Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, SPIE, 3rd Ed. 2005
5. Daniel Vukobratovich, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics: Proceedings of S P I E,
San Diego August 1989
391311 Introduction to communication and workshops in electrooptics and noise
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, workshop 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391305 introduction to electrical engineering and electronics
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties of the electromagnetic field and its behavior
within a material medium using mathematical devices and acquaintance with phenomena within
the domain of light and radio waves.
Subjects of study:
The basic components for communications system, impulse response of linear systems, transfer
functions and the convolution integral, noise in communication systems, signal-to-noise ratio, the
noise figure, effective temperature, random and deterministic signals passing through linear
systems, modulation methods, amplitude modulation and detection (AM), DSBSC DSB. The
Hilbert transform and SSB. Frequency modulation (FM) and phase modulation (PM) and
detection of frequency- and phase-modulated signals. Phase locked loop (PLL). Detection of
frequency and phase modulation using PLL. Pulse amplitude modulation PAM. Pulse duration
modulation (PDM). Pulse phase modulation (PPM). High-frequency oscillator, voltage
controlled oscillators VCO, automatic gain adjustment, automatic frequency control, direct
receiver, super heterodyne receiver. AM receiver and FM receiver
Recommended literature:
1. Haykin, Simon and Michael Moher, An introduction to Analog and Digital Communications,
Wiley; 2nd edition 2006.
2. Proakis, John G. Digital Communications, 4th edition. McGraw-Hill College, 2000.
3. Papoulis A.and Pillai S.Unnikrishna, Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic
Processes, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill 2002
4. Davenport W. B., Probability and Random Processes, McGraw-Hill, 1970.
391425 Coatings and filters
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and technologies of multilayer filters.
Subjects of study:
Vacuum technology, thermal evaporation, spray and evaporation technologies, forming thin
layers using chemical and physical methods, evaluation of thin films, thin-film optics, refraction
in a single film, the theory of multiple layers, quarter-wave slice, selective mirrors,
interferometric filters, antireflection coatings, design of complex systems of filters and mirrors,
manufacture of multilayer coatings.
Recommended literature:
1. H. A. Macleod, Thin-film optical filters, Institute of Physics Publishing Bristol, England 2001
2. O'Hanlon J.F., "A User's Guide to Vacuum Technology". Wiley-Interscience; 3rd ed. 2003
3. Maissel L.I., and G. Reinhard, "Handbook of Thin Film Technology", McGraw-Hill, 1970 .
4. "Handbook of Plasma. Processing Technology: Fundamentals, Etching, Deposition, and
Surface Interactions". Noyes Publications, 1990.
5. Macleod H. A., Thin Film Optical Filters, 3rd Edition, Taylor & Francis; 2001
6. Willey Ronald R., Practical Design and Production of Optical Thin Films, 2nd Ed., CRC;
2002
7. "Handbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings: Science, Technology and
Applications" R.F. Bunshah Ed., Noyes Publications, 1994.
8. Glocker D.A., “Handbook of Thin Film Process Technology”. Institute of Physics, 1995.
9. Rancourt J.D., "Optical Thin Films: Users Handbook". Society of Photo-Optical
Instrumentations, 1996.
10. Bar-Lev A., Semiconductors. (In Hebrew), Open University Edition, 1996.
391245 Engineering design
(based on introduction to mechanical design 22710, design of mechanical components 22720,
advanced engineering design 22740)
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour,
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: acquaintance with the design of mechanical parts loaded by a static or
dynamic load, fatigue of fixed connectors, acquaintance with connection means.
Subjects of study:
Failure theories of ductile and brittle materials under static load and their use for design.
Selection of allowed stresses, factors of safety, and the relationship between factors of safety and
reliability. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Design for periodic load or dynamic load
(fatigue). Application of the previous theories for the design of shafts, driving bolts, bolted and
pinned connections, and welds. Review of other mechanical parts such as keys, belts and chains.
Advanced design of mechanical parts using iterated procedures and optimization. For example,
Springs, straight gears, inclined gears, conical and worm gears, clutches and brakes, roller
bearings and hydrodynamic bearings. Review of other mechanical components.
Recommended literature:
1. Shigley, J.E., Mischke, C.R. and Budynas, R.G., Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2004.
2. Norton, R.L, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, 2nd ed, Prentice-Hall, 2000
3. Hamroack, B.J., Jacobson,B and Schmid, S,R., Fundamentals of Machine Elements, McGrawHill, 1999
4. Shigley, J.E.,Mechanical Engineering Design, 1st metric ed, McGraw-Hill, 1989
Semester VI
391330 Components of optical communication systems
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31350 semiconductors
Course objective: to give the students a basic ability in designing and analyzing optical
communication systems.
Subjects of study:
Optical light detectors – introduction, modulation methods, channel capacity, types of optical
fibers, geometrical description, physical description of the wave in an optical fiber, multimode
fiber, single mode fiber, dispersion, attenuation, nonlinear effects, processes for manufacturing
fibers, optical transmitters, LED, laser diodes, coupling, optical recorders, the properties of a
semiconductor detector, APD detector, PIN, noises, detector sensitivity, design and performance
of a communication system, optical amplifiers. Electro-optical and acousto-optical modulation.
Modulation of the light beam, multimode fiber systems.
Recommended literature:
1. Govind P. Agraval, “ Fiber-optic Communication Systems”, 3rd Edition, Wiley-Interscience
publication, , 2002
2. Kazovsky, L., S. Benedetto, A. Willner, "Optical Fiber Communication Systems", Artech
House, 1996.
3. Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar N. Sivarjan, “Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective” Morgan
Kaufmann; 2nd edition 2001.
22810 Introduction to control theory
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31420 signals and systems
Course objective: to learn how to carry out control over the motion of a mechanical system
using controllers.
Subjects of study:
Acquiring advanced tools for analyzing the stability of closed-loop systems. Learning methods
and tools for designing controllers and analyzing the performance of closed-loop systems.
Feedback, basic controllers: proportional, integral, and derivative. Tracking and tracking error.
Polar plots of systems, Bode and Nyquist plots.
Design of control systems by analyzing polar plots. The geometric location of roots (RootLocus), controller design by means of the root locus curve. The Nyquist stability criterion.
Recommended literature:
1. Dazzo J.J. and C.H., Houpis, Linear Control System Analysis and Design, Conventional and
Modern, McGraw-Hill, 4th ed., 1995.
2. Kuo C. B., Automatic Control Systems, Prentice-Hall, 7th ed., 1995.
3. Ogata, K., Modern control engineering, Prentice-Hall, 3rd ed., 1997.
4. Dorf, R.C., Bishop R. H., “Modern Control Systems”, Prentice Hall 2004.
391440 Quantum optics
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391150 modern physics and introduction to
quantum physics.
Course objective: acquaintance with the quantization of the electromagnetic field and the
interaction between radiation and matter
Subjects of study:
Quantum theory in the context of optical technology. Quantum analysis of electrons in crystals.
Absorption and emission in semiconductors and optical properties of materials. The principles of
interaction between matter and radiation. And atom in an electromagnetic field. Energy bands in
matter, two-level system. Quantization of the electromagnetic field. Statistics of fermions,
bosons and photons, forced and spontaneous emission. Resonators. Lasers; temporal and spatial
coherence, absorption and gain, single mode and multimode lasers, mode locking, types of
lasers.
Recommended literature:
1. Fox Mark, Quantum Optics: An Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2006
2. Marlan O. Scully, M. Suhail Zubairy, Quantum optics, Cambridge UP 1997
3. Meystre Pierre, Sargent M., Meystre P., Elements of Quantum Optics 3rd edition, Springer
Verlag GmbH; 2006
4. M. Orszag, Quantum Optics: Including Noise Reduction, Trapped Ions, Quantum
Trajectories, and Decoherence; Springer, 2000.
5. Leonard Mandel and Emil Wolf, Optical coherence and quantum optics, Cambridge
University Press, c1995
6. Bachor Hans, A and Timothy C. Ralph, A Guide to Experiments in Quantum Optics, 2nd ed.,
Wiley-VCH 2004
391430 Advanced optics
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: expansion and elaboration in physical optics.
Subjects of study:
The propagation of waves in anisotropic and crystalline materials, generation and modulation of
polarized light, interference filters, optical fibers, propagation of waves in a reduced medium,
introduction to combined optics, quasi-coherent and non-coherent, optical transmission function,
definitions and use, the effect of distortions, spatial light modulators, phase modulation and
intensity modulation, modulation technologies (liquid crystals). Coherent optics and holography:
recording and reconstitution of a hologram (theory, practical requirements), color holography,
reflection holography, applications of holography. Fluctuations in week light, and electro-optical
and acousto-optical modulation.
Optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of anisotropic materials, uniaxial and biaxial
crystals, materials with nonlinear properties, material used as light frequency multipliers,
oscillators, laser.
Recommended literature:
1. Goodman, J. W., Introduction to Fourier Optics, 3rd ed., Roberts & Company Publishers; 2004.
2. Sharma Kailash K., Optics: Principles and Applications, Academic Press, 2006
3. H. Coufal, D. Psaltis, and G. Sincerbox, Holographic Data Storage, Springer, 2000
4. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
391417 Laboratory in advanced optics II
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hour, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391415 Laboratory in advanced optics I
Course objective: acquaintance with optical phenomena by performing experimental projects in
the laboratory.
Subjects of study:
Spectroscopy, reflection from crystals, Fourier optics, optical fibers, Sagnac effect (optical gyro),
optical resonators, temperature measurement, measurements in IR, the Fabry-Perot
interferometer, the Twyman-Green interferometer.
Recommended literature:
Reference to the appropriate literature in accordance with experiment
22130 Numerical analysis
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11002 algebra 1 expanded
Course objective: acquaintance with the limitations of computerized calculations and providing
methods for obtaining numerical solutions for a wide range of problems.
Subjects of study:
Error analysis, solution of nonlinear algebraic equations in a single variable: bisection, NewtonRaphson, repeated substitution, acceleration of convergence and the Aitken method, systems of
linear equations: Gauss elimination with pivoting, tridiagonal systems, iterative methods,
numerical interpolation: Lagrange polynomials, spline. Numerical integration, the trapezoidal
method, the Romberg method, the Simpson method. Ordinary differential equations: Euler’s
method, Rinhe-Kutta methods. Partial differential equations: finite differences, the Monte Carlo
method, explicit and implicit schemes.
Throughout the course the students solve exercises using Matlab.
Recommended literature:
1. Kincaid D., Cheney, W., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Brooks/Cole Publishing Company,
1996
2. Conte C.D., de Boor C., Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1980 .
3. Scheid F., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Schaum’s Outline Series, 1989 .
4. Atkinson, K.E., Elementary Numerical Analysis. Wiley, 3rd edition, 2003 .
5. Faires, D. et al, Numerical Methods. Brooks Cole, 2nd edition, 1998.
6. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 1: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
7. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 2: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
31430 Discrete networks and systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 11009 Integral transforms
Course objective: imparting knowledge and basic tools for digital control.
Subjects of study:
Discrete-time signals and systems, discrete convolution, single model response, linear system
described as a difference equation, solution of a difference equation, stability of input and output,
the Z transform: definition, properties and range of convergence, the inverse transform, the
transfer function of a discrete-time system, poles, zeros and stability.
Recommended literature:
1. Proakis J. G. and Manolakis D. K., Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall; 4th ed. 2006
2. Oppenheim A. V. and Schafer R. W., Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall; Ed edition
1975
3. Oppenheim A. V. and Schafer R. W., Discrete-Time Signal Processin, Prentice-Hall, 2nd ed.
1999
4. Balabanian N. and Bickart, T., Electrical Network Theory, Wiley 1969
31541 Technologies in microelectronics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391351 Introduction to solid-state and semiconductors
Course objective: training towards employment in the high-technology industry, acquaintance
with the silicone industry and acquaintance with the fundamentals of complex circuits.
Subjects of study:
In this course the students shall learn the basics of the manufacturing processes of integrated
circuits (IC), electronic devices and electro-optical devices. An emphasis shall be put on the
silicone industry. These manufacturing processes are implemented today in a large number of
leading edge fields. The objective of the course is to train the students towards their integration
in the high-tech industry. The subjects that shall be learned are: introduction and recapitulation
of semiconductors and simple electronic devices. Manufacturing processes of semiconductor
substrates. Vacuum and physical vaporization methods (VPD), thermal oxidation of silicon,
technologies of chemical layer deposition from the gaseous phase (CPD), photolithography,
etching processes, doping by diffusion and ion implantation. Characterization of simple devices.
Recommended literature:
1. Jaeger R.C., Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication, Volume V, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall
2001.
2. Campbell S.A., The Science and Engineering of Microelectronic Fabrication, 2nd edition,
Oxford University Press 2001.
22300 Mechanics of solids 1
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11004 calculus 1 extended, 11002 algebra extended
Course objective: the course constitutes the foundation for engineering specialties, such as parts
of machines, mechanical design etc., it teaches rigid body statics, mechanics
Subjects of study:
The force and its properties. Gravity, friction, the principle of releasing a body from links,
supports and reaction forces. The moment of a force with respect to the point and an axis, the
relation between moments about the coordinate axes and the moment about the origin,
Varignon’s theorem. The system of forces and the resultant system. The principal vector in the
principal moment of a system of forces. The static invariants of a system of forces. Equilibrium
of a rigid body, conditions and equilibrium equations for different systems and for complex
bodies. Trusses. The principle of virtual work. The geometrical properties of a cross-section,
definitions and calculations. Moments of inertia with respect to axes that are parallel to the
principal access and with respect to inclined axis. The inertia axes and the principal moments of
inertia.
Recommended literature:
1. Beer F.P., Johnston E.R., et al., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics and Dynamics, 7th
ed., McGraw–Hill, 2004.
2. Pytel A.,Kiusalaas J. Mechanics of Materials, Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, Inc.,2003
3. Hibbeler R.C. Mechanics of Materials, 4th ed. Prentice Hall, Inc., 2000
4. Popov E.P., Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall Inc. 1999
5. Craig R.R.,Jr., Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,1996
6. Beer F.P., Johnston E.R. and De Wolf.J.T., Mechanics of Materials, 3rd ed. McGraw–Hill,
Inc. 2002.
391247 Advanced engineering design
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour,
Required previous courses: 391245 engineering design
Course objective: advanced design of machine parts using iterative procedures and
optimization. For example: Springs, straight gears, inclined gears, clutches and brakes, review of
other mechanical components.
Subjects of study:
(based on introduction to mechanical design 22710, design of mechanical components 22720,
advanced engineering design 22740)
The design process of a new product with an emphasis on the advanced stages of identifying and
analyzing the need, the “quality house” method, development of the design requirements,
conceptual design and selection of the concept. The principle of preliminary design,
simultaneous design and design from manufacturability, assembly and other aspects of the life of
the product. System design. Modern design theories and methodologies.
Recommended literature:
1. Shigley, J.E., Mischke, C.R. and Budynas, R.G., Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2004.
2. Norton, R.L, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall, 2000
3. Hamroack, B.J., Jacobson,B and Schmid, S,R., Fundamentals of Machine Elements, McGrawHill, 1999
4. Shigley, J.E.,Mechanical Engineering Design, 1st metric ed., McGraw-Hill, 1989
5. Juvinall, R.C. and Marshek, K.M., Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 3rd edition,
John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
6. Shigley, J.E. and Mischke, C.R., Standard Handbook of Machine Design, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
Semester VII
51605 Economics for engineers
Credit points 2.0, lecture 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: understanding the basic principles of economics
Subjects of study:
Basic questions in economics, the problem of scarcity of resources. The production-possibility
curve, alternative cost. Economic growth. Producer behavior: output function, expense function,
short-term and long-term. Optimal output of the producer, the supply curve of a firm and of an
industry. Consumer behavior: the demand curve of a single consumer and of a market.
Equilibrium price and quantity. Consumer’s surplus, consumer’s benefit. Flexibility of demand.
Imperfect competition: monopoly, output specification and price in the monopoly. Government
intervention in the market: classic approach and Keynesian approach to market economy. Taxes,
subsidies, rationing and supervision, export and import. Examining the viability of investments.
Calculating the viability of investments.
Recommended literature:
1. Varian Hal R., Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach, 6th edition, W.Norton &
Co, NewYork. 2003.
2. Pindyck Robert S. and Daniel L. Rubinfeld, Microeconomics, 5th edition, Prentice Hall, 2000.
3. Slavin Stephen L., Microeconomics. 6th edition, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2002.
4. Park Chan S., Contemporary Engineering Economics, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
31440 Introduction to signal processing
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31420 signals and systems, 31430 discrete networks and systems
Course objective: processing of digital signals
Subjects of study:
Discrete-time sampling and signals. Time-frequency transforms for continuous and discrete time
signals. DTFT and DFT. Rapid calculation of the Fourier transform FFT. Implementation of
filters: implementation methods of a rational transfer function, implementation of filters with a
finite impulse response (FIR) and with linear phase. Introduction to digital filter design:
definition of requirements, types of filters. Design of filters with an infinite impulse response
(IIR), design using “impulse invariance” transform and linear transform. Design of finite impulse
response filters (FIR). Design using the window method. Principles in the multi-rate system,
design of decimation and interpolation filters, multistage narrowband filters.
Recommended literature:
1. Porat, Boaz, A Course in Digital Signal Processing, John-Wiley and Sons, 1996.
2. Hayes, M. H., Schaum's outline of theory and problems of digital signal processing, McGrawHill, 1999.
391450 Linear optics and its applications
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391430 advanced optics
Course objective: expansion and elaboration in physical optics
Subjects of study:
Micro-optics, binary optics, optical and geometrical transformations, forming wave fronts,
modulation of wave fronts (adaptive optics), optical linkage, optical elements based on subwavelength structures, space-dependent and independent polarizing elements, optical memory,
laser resonators, mode filtering, colors. Analysis of coherent and incoherent optical systems,
space-dependent and independent optics and their limitations, optical data processing, phase
contrast microscope, diffractive optics, imaging and non-imaging optical centers, optical threedimensional methods of measurement, confocal microscope, near-field microscope,
Recommended literature:
1. S. G. Lipson, H. Lipson and D. S. Tannhauser, Optical physics, 3rd edition, Cambridge
University Press; 2004
2. Born, M. and Wolf, E. Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference, and Diffraction of Light, 7th ed., Cambridge University Press, 1999
391470 Seminar in optics
Credit points 2.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391430 advanced optics
Course objective: acquaintance with fields of research in optics
Subjects of study:
The course is based on seminary lectures in subjects in optics from journals.
391481 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 5.0 (of the 10 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute while carrying
out personal engineering or research annual project with guidance both from the academic
institute and from the research/industry establishment.
Subjects of study:
Carrying out a large and extensive annual project-based on the courses studied in the profile.
391350 Image processing
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31440 introduction to signal processing OR 391430 advanced optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and methods in image processing
Subjects of study:
Introduction to the visual system: how the eye works, the geometry of the retina, sampling and
transferring information, photometry and calorimetry, color spaces and light intensity, CCD
camera, CMOS. Image enhancement, contrast enhancement using histogram equalization
transformation function. Geometrical operations, image rescaling, linear transformation of the
coordinates, quantization, filtering and smoothing, edge enhancement, edge detection and
segmentation. Filtering in the spatial frequency space, FFT. Principles in image compression.
STEREO 3D. Introduction to computerized tomography, MRI, laboratory experiments in
computerized processing.
Recommended literature:
1. Foley, Van-Dam, Computer Graphics: Principle and Practice. 2nd edition in C. Addison
Wesley, 1996
2. Russ J. C. The Image Processing Handbook. CRC Press, 1995
391381 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 5.0 (of the 10 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute while carrying
out personal engineering or research annual project with guidance both from the academic
institute and from the research/industry establishment.
Subjects of study:
Carrying out a large and extensive annual project-based on the courses studied in the profile.
391281 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 2.5 (of the 5 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute
Subjects of study:
In accordance with the subject of the work
391282 Final project
Credit points 3.0
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: performance of an annual engineering or research personal project under
guidance both from the academic institute and from a research establishment.
Subjects of study:
In accordance with the subject of the project
22310 Mechanics of solids 2
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11004 calculus 1 extended, 11002 algebra extended
Course objective: the course is the follow-up course to mechanics of solids 1, the course
discusses the stress-strain condition in the body in the basic and combined loading states,
mechanical properties of materials, criteria of strength and strength calculations.
Subjects of study:
Basic concepts in strength of materials: strength and stiffness, a model for assessing strength and
specific models. Internal forces. Stresses, the stress tensor, the stressed state at a point, principal
stresses, the Mohr circle and its utilization to describe the stressed state under various loading
conditions. Deformations and strains, the connection between stresses and deformations.
Thermal stresses and strains. The basic principles of the strength of materials (relative stiffness,
superposition, the Saint-Venant principle). Tension and compression: stresses and deformations,
crushing, contact stresses. Pure shear: stresses and deformations. Torsion: external torque,
internal forces and the distribution of torque, stresses and strains. Bending: description of the
phenomenon, distribution of internal forces (shear forces and bending moments), normal and
tangential stresses. Finding the bending deformations using differential equations and using the
energy method (Castigliano’s theorem, the Mohr integral and their calculation). Stability of an
elastic body, buckling, Euler’s formula for the critical force and its determination based on the
experimental data. Statically overdetermined problems, the force method and its utilization for
finding the reaction forces under different loading conditions. Combinations of loading stresses
(bi-directional bending, stresses in pressure vessels, eccentric tension/compression, torsion and
bending of shafts). Stress concentration, nominal stress and stress concentration factor. The
mechanical properties of materials (elastic and plastic properties, creep, fatigue). Stress
calculations: principles for evaluating strength, strength criteria based on different models of
fracture (static fracture, fracture due to material fatigue).
Recommended literature:
1. Beer F.P., Johnston E.R., et al., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics and Dynamics, 7th
ed., McGraw–Hill, 2004.
2. Pytel A.,Kiusalaas J. Mechanics of Materials, Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, Inc.,2003
3. Hibbeler R.C. Mechanics of Materials, 4th ed. Prentice Hall, Inc., 2000
4. Popov E.P., Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall Inc. 1999
5. Craig R.R.,Jr., Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,1996
6. Beer F.P., Johnston E.R. and De Wolf.J.T., Mechanics of Materials, 3rd ed. McGraw–Hill,
Inc. 2002.
22610 Mechanics of fluids
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391011 partial differential equations, 31150 thermodynamics
Course objective: the principles of fluid dynamics are implemented in various fields in
mechanical engineering where fluids are the working medium: design of aircraft, submarines,
pumps, compressors etc. Therefore the study and understanding of flow processes are essential
for understanding the environment in which we live, and especially for good engineering design
at a low-cost. The course deals with the tools and methods for dealing with flow problems.
Emphasis is put on understanding the physics of these processes and on teaching and engineering
approach to complex flow phenomena.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to the theory of fluid flow. Hydrostatics. Hydrodynamics: integral statement of the
fundamental laws, Bernoulli’s equation, differential statement of the fundamental laws, the
Navier-Stokes equations, the Euler equations. External flow – the flow field about immersed
bodies: boundary layer, free flow – potential flow, lift, resistance, aerodynamic profile. Internal
flow in pipes and ducts. Devices for measuring flow: velocity and flow rate. Pressure gauges.
Pumps. Similarity and dimensional analysis. Introduction to compressible flow.
Recommended literature:
1. Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, 6th Edition 2006
2. Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald and Philip J. Pritchard, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics,
6th edition John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
General studies
Credit points 4.0 (total during studies for degree)
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: expanding the knowledge in general subjects which are not directly related to
the professional field.
Subjects of study:
The student shall select courses in a total extent of 4 credit points out of the courses given at the
college. (The students can select the timing for taking these courses, usually two courses in an
extent of 2 credit points each).
Semester VIII
51301 The foundations of marketing
Credit points 2.0, lecture 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 51605 economics for engineers
Course objective: acquaintance with the basic principles of the theory of marketing
Subjects of study:
The significance of marketing. Approaches to marketing. Marketing strategies, market
segmentation and coverage. Market structure, organizational marketing system. Market research.
A method for constructing questionnaires and collecting data. Experiments in marketing.
Concepts in customer behavior, the purchase decision process. Analysis of the marketing
environment, demographic, economic, technological, political and legal environment. Product
policies, products, branding, design of a new product. Pricing, pricing methods, pricing policy,
psychological factors in pricing. Strategy in distribution, conflicts in marketing pipelines,
distribution management. Communication in marketing, the message, advertising channels,
feedbacks, promotion and public relations, the personal sale, sales management, sale power
management. Marketing management, opportunity analysis, marketing control. Development of
marketing mix.
Recommended literature:
1. Bearden W.O., Ingram T.N., LaForge R.W., Marketing – Principles and Perspectives, 4th ed.,
McGraw – Hill/Irwin, 2003.
2. Kotler P., Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control. 9th ed.,
Prentice Hall Inc, 1997.
3. Kotler P., Kotler on Marketing, The Free Press, A Division of Simon and Schuster, New
York, 1999.
4. Pride W.M., Ferrell O.C., Marketing, 13th ed., Deep & Deep Publications, 2006.
31206 Quality engineering
Credit points 2.0, lecture 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 51722 probability and the foundations of statistics
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles of quality management
Subjects of study:
Approaches and perceptions in quality management. Basic concepts. The role of quality
engineering. Quality features of the product. Quality management according to the ISO
9001:2000 model. Requirements for design and development processes. Lifecycle stages of a
project, verification and validation methods. Quality engineering methods. The QFD method –
systems reliability engineering. ESS environmental tests. Maintainability and availability
engineering. Control of manufacturing processes – classification of interference. Process
stabilization by using SPC methods and control charts. Fitness analysis of a manufacturing
process, fitness measure analysis, processes and losses due to non-quality, tolerance planning.
Processes of measurement, examination and quality testing, evaluation of the uncertainty of
quality verification results.
Recommended literature:
1. Mitra, A., Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall,
(New Jersey), 1998.
2. Pyzdek, T., Quality Engineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker Inc., QA Publishing, LLC, 2003.
3. Juran, J. M., Juran's Quality Control Handbook, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
(New York, NY), 1999.
4. Site Quality Engineering: http://brd4.ort.org.il/~bashkansky/qualityeng
5. Schor H., Quality engineering. (In Hebrew), Open University (Tel Aviv), 1998.
391460 Optical materials and their applications
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties and applications of optical materials.
Subjects of study:
Optical isotropic and anisotropic materials, optical crystals, acousto-optical modulator, the
electro-optical effect and its applications, magneto-optical modulation, the photoelastic effect.
Absorption polarization, luminescence, optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of
anisotropic materials, uni-axial and bi-axial crystals, materials with nonlinear properties,
materials used as light frequency multipliers.
Recommended literature:
1. Macleod, H. A, Thin-Film Optical Filters, 3rd Edition, 2001
2. Dragoman D. and Dragoman M., Optical Characterization of Solids, Springer; 2001
3. Rancourt J.D., "Optical Thin Films: Users Handbook". Society of Photo-Optical
Instrumentations, 1996
391481 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 5.0 (of the 10 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute while carrying
out personal engineering or research annual project with guidance both from the academic
institute and from the research/industry establishment.
Subjects of study:
Carrying out a large and extensive annual project-based on the courses studied in the profile.
31451 Random signals and noise
Credit points 4.0, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 31440 Introduction to signal processing, 51722 Probability and the
foundations of statistics
Course objective: analysis of random signals
Subjects of study:
Random variables, random vectors, distribution functions. Characteristic function of a random
variable, characteristic function of a random vector, Gaussian random vectors, conditional
expectation, MS estimation, random processes, autocorrelation and cross-correlation,
stationarity, the power spectrum, the passage of random process through a linear system, the
Poisson process, Gaussian processes, white noise, thermal noise, the Nyquist theorem,
characterization of noise in the system, noise shot, filtering and estimation, ergodicity.
Recommended literature:
1. Papoulis A.and Pillai S.Unnikrishna, Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic
Processes, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill 2002
2. Davenport W. B., Probability and Random Processes, McGraw-Hill, 1970.
391381 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 5.0 (of the 10 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute while carrying
out personal engineering or research annual project with guidance both from the academic
institute and from the research/industry establishment.
Subjects of study:
Carrying out a large and extensive annual project-based on the courses studied in the profile.
391281 Specialization in engineering design
Credit points 2.5 (of the 5 credit points allocated to the specialization)
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: practical experience in the industry or in a research institute
Subjects of study:
In accordance with the subject of the work
391282 Final project
Credit points 3.0
Required previous courses: the obligatory courses up to the 6th semester
Course objective: performance of an annual engineering or research personal project under
guidance both from the academic institute and from a research establishment.
Subjects of study:
In accordance with the subject of the project
22620 Heat transfer
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22610 Fluid dynamics
Course objective: different processes of the transfer exist in all branches of mechanical
engineering. Therefore the study and understanding of heat transfer processes are essential for
good engineering design at low cost. The course deals with the tools and the methods for dealing
with heat transfer problems. Emphasis is given to the physical understanding of these processes
and learning an engineering approach to complex heat transfer problems.
Subjects of study:
Heat transfer and mechanical engineering. The physical processes of heat conduction, heat
convection and heat radiation. The differential equation of heat transfer, one-dimensional
conduction. Thermal resistance. Steady-state heat transfer in cylindrical and spherical systems of
coordinates. Critical radius. Compound walls. Contact resistance. Heat conduction with internal
heat sources. Cooling fins with a uniform cross-section. Transient heat transfer. The lump
capacity method. Solution of the time-dependent differential heat equation.Use of Heisler charts.
Heat transfer by convection. The boundary layer, the heat convection coefficient. The similarity
theorem of heat convection processes, non-dimensional parameters. Experimental correlations.
Flat plate in parallel flow. Cylinder in crossflow. Flow through an array of cylinders. Heat
convection in internal flows. Heat exchangers – types. Basic calculations of heat exchangers.
Natural heat convection. The physical foundations of radiation heat transfer. Basic laws.
Blackbody and the surface of a real body. Heat exchange between gray surfaces, radiation shield.
Recommended literature:
1. Incropera F.P. and DeWitt D.P., Introduction to Heat Transfer, 4th Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, 2002.
2. Holman J.P., Heat Transfer, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002
3. Ozisik M. Necati, Heat Transfer-A Basic Approach, McGraw-Hill, 1985
General studies
Credit points 4.0 (total during studies for degree)
Required previous courses: None
Course objective: expanding the knowledge in general subjects which are not directly related to
the professional field.
Subjects of study:
The student shall select courses in a total extent of 4 credit points out of the courses given at the
college. (The students can select the timing for taking these courses, usually two courses in an
extent of 2 credit points each).
Elective courses: expanded optics profile
Selection of 14.5 credit points from the following list of courses:
391510 Applications of optics in medicine
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391150 modern physics and introduction to
quantum theory
Course objective: acquaintance with optical applications in medical diagnosis
Subjects of study:
Optical diagnosis methods in medicine. Optical parameters of biological tissue, the propagation
of photons through tissue, absorption coefficients and absorption spectrum of different tissues,
optical sampling and imaging, scattering function, optical tomography, florescent imaging, laser
excited spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, flow measurements using the Doppler effect,
infrared spectroscopy, optical sensors, optical diagnosis methods in medicine, laser applications
in medicine:
Recommended literature:
1. Kohen, E., R. Santus and J.G. Hirschberg, Photobiology. Academic Press, 1995.
2. Welch, A.J. and M.J.C. Van-Gemert, Optical-Thermal Response of Laser Irradiated Tissue.
Plenum Press, 1995.
3. Niemz, M.H., Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications, Springer, 1996.
4. Campbell, J.D. & R.A. Dweck, Biological Spectroscopy, The Benjamin/Cummings
Publishing, 1984.
5. Ishimaru, A., Wave Propagation and Scattering in Random Media, Academic Press, 1978.
391350 Image processing
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31440 introduction to signal processing OR 391430 advanced optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and methods in image processing
Subjects of study:
Introduction to the visual system: how the eye works, the geometry of the retina, sampling and
transferring information, photometry and calorimetry, color spaces and light intensity, CCD
camera, CMOS. Image enhancement, contrast enhancement using histogram equalization
transformation function. Geometrical operations, image rescaling, linear transformation of the
coordinates, quantization, filtering and smoothing, edge enhancement, edge detection and
segmentation. Filtering in the spatial frequency space, FFT. Principles in image compression.
STEREO 3D. Introduction to computerized tomography, MRI, laboratory experiments in
computerized processing.
Recommended literature:
1. Foley, Van-Dam, Computer Graphics: Principle and Practice. 2nd edition in C. Addison
Wesley, 1996
2. Russ J. C. The Image Processing Handbook. CRC Press, 1995
391525 Imaging systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391320 Radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Course objective: characterization of imaging systems within the visible range and within the
infrared range and acquiring tools for evaluating the characteristics of imaging systems.
Subjects of study:
Responsivity, random noise, structured noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), modulation transfer
function (MTF), contrast transfer function (CTF). Minimum resolvable temperature (MRT) in
thermal imaging, minimal resolution, minimal measurable contrast, the causes for obtaining low
responsivity of an imaging system, noises in imaging systems, the diffraction limit in imaging,
the effect of the key shape and size of the image of a monochromatic point source. Optical fibers
for transmitting information and the distortions accompanying them, characteristics of light
sources, the coupling between the receiver and the fiber and the transmitter and the fiber, the
principles of thermal imaging, infrared detectors and their characteristics, imaging in the visible
range. Introduction to television cameras: conventional TV, HDTV, MTF systems, the CCD of a
CCD camera; the effect of the atmosphere, motion and vibrations on image quality: MTF for
different types of motion and acceleration, limitations of resolution, appropriate optics for target
detection, introduction to image restoration, noise-countering filters, the effect of image
restoration on MTF.
Recommended literature:
1. Uttamchandani, D. and Andovic, I., Principles of Modern Optical Systems, Artech House,
1992
2. Min, Gu, Advanced Optical Imaging Theory, Springer; 2006
3. David Oliver, A., Microwave and Optical Transmission, Wiley, 1992
4. Udd Eric, Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists WileyInterscience 2006
5. Senior, J.M., Optical Fibre Communications : Principles and Practice, Upper Saddle River
NJ, Prentice Hall, 1992
6. Lloyd J. M., “Thermal Imaging Systems”, Springer; 2001
7. Born, M. and Wolf, E. “Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference, and Diffraction of Light”, 7th ed., Cambridge University Press, 1999
8. Green, L.D., “Fibre Optic Communications”, CRC Press, 1993
9. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
391530 Nonlinear optics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391430 Advanced optics
Course objective: .
Subjects of study:
Nonlinear polarization and susceptibility (mostly macroscopic description); wave propagation
and the coupled wave equations in a nonlinear medium, excitation of the second harmonic and
higher harmonics in optics. The problem of phase matching and different solutions; selffocusing; the acousto-, magneto- and electro-optical effects, Raman and Brillouin scattering
(stimulated); parametric amplification and oscillation; nonlinearity in waveguides, optical fibers
and lasers, concepts in phase coupling optics and its applications in correcting phase distortions
and in lasers. The Kerr effect. Phase self-modulation and self-focusing; the photorefractive
effect. Spatial solitons; nonlinear effects in optical fibers.
Recommended literature:
1. Boyd Robert W., Nonlinear Optics, 2nd Edition Academic Press; 2002
2. Bloembergen, N.: "Nonlinear Optics". 4th ed. World Scientific Publishing Company, 1996.
3. Yariv, A.: "Quantum Electronics". 3rd ed. Wiley, 1989.
4. Sauter E. G.; Nonlinear Optics, Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering, 1996
391535 Optical communication - Photonics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391330 Optical communication system components
Course objective: learning about the properties of electro-optical communication systems.
Acquiring tools for analyzing and designing basic optical communication systems. The course
constitutes a continuation and expansion of the course optical communication system
components.
Subjects of study:
Background on optical communication, optical communication in free space, optical
communication by means of fibers, propagation of optical waves in a material medium,
rectangular waveguides, attenuation and scattering of waves, group velocity dispersion, optical
fibers, single-mode and multimode fibers, coupling of fibers and optical cables, components of
optical communication systems – light sources, reception and detection modulation, optical
communication systems – component selection, system design, applications for optical
communication. The optical transmitter and receiver – general description and examination of
the system parameters. The optical amplifier – principle of operation. The combination between
the components of an optical system, understanding of noises in an optical system, calculation of
the signal-to-noise ratio, dispersion compensation for improving system performance.
Recommended literature:
1. Pollock Clifford and Lipson Michal, Integrated Photonics, Springer; 2003
2. Hunsperger Robert G., Integrated Optics 5th edition, Springer; 2002
3. Saleh, B., M.C. Teich ,"Fundamentals of Photonics", Wiley, 1991.
4. Agrawal, G. P. Nonlinear Fiber Optics. 3rd ed. Academic Press, 2001.
5. Palais, J.C., "Fiber Optic Communications", Prentice-Hall, 1999.
6. Agrawal G. P., Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, 3rd ed., Wiley 2002.
7. Gowar, J., "Optical Communication Systems", Prentice-Hall, 1998.
8. Pollack C. and Lipson M., Integrated Photonics, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003
9. Kazovsky L., S. Benedetto, A. Willner, "Optical Fiber Communication Systems", Artech
House, 1996.
10. Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar N. Sivarjan, “Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective” Morgan
Kaufmann; 2nd edition 2001
11. Gerd Keiser, Optical fiber communications, New York : McGraw-Hill, 1991.
12. Miller, S. E., Kaminow Ivan P., Optical Fiber Telecommunications II, Academic Press, 1988
31182 Electromagnetic phenomena in solids
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391150 modern physics and introduction to quantum theory, 51722
probability and the fundamentals of statistics.
Course objective: acquaintance with electromagnetic phenomena in solids.
Subjects of study:
Energy bands – Bloch’s theorem. The Kronig-Penney model, Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, BoseEinstein statistics, photons, polarization and the dielectric coefficient, electric conductivity,
electromagnetic wave within a conductor, plasma frequency, paramagnetism, diamagnetism and
ferromagnetism. Ferromagnetic regions, the Bose-Einstein condensate, superfluidity and
superconductivity, the BCS model, the Ginzburg-Landau model, flux quantization, type I and
type II superconductivity, the Josephson junction, the SQUID, measurement devices, logical
circuits, magnetic resonance, piezoelectricity.
Recommended literature:
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th ed., Wiley 2004.
2. M. Tinkham, Introduction to Superconductivity, 2nd ed., Dover 2004
3. R. Turton, The Physics of Solids, Oxford 2000.
391540 Interferometry and interferometric microscopy
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: .
Subjects of study:
The Abbe theory of image formation, Airy disc, resolution in coherent and in incoherent
illumination, deconvolution, phase contrast, bright field microscopy, adjustment of the
condenser, the Mach-Zender system, the Jamin-Lebedeff system, other methods for achieving
contrast by means of interference in their comparison, dark field microscopy, Schlieren, contrast
by modulation, the zygo, confocal scanning.
Recommended literature:
1. D. J. Goldstein, Understanding the Light Microscope: A Computer-aided Introduction,
Elsevier 1999
2. S. Rajan, Tools and Techniques of Microbiology, Anmol Publications PVT 2002
3. P. Hariharan, Optical Interferometry, 2nd ed. Academic Press 2003
4. D.B. Murphy, Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging Wiley-Liss, 2001
5. Malacara John, Optical Shop Testing Pure and Applied Optics, 2nd ed., Wiley & Sons; 2001
6. Daniel Malacara, Manuel Servín, Zacarias Malacara, Interferogram Analysis For Optical
Testing, 2nd Edition CRC; 2005
391545 Electro-optical semiconductor devices
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391351 introduction to solid state and semiconductors
Course objective: acquaintance with semiconductor devices
Subjects of study:
Sources of light and detectors, luminescence, fluorescence and phosphorescence. The tunneling
effect and the avalanche effect. Porous silicone. Nano-crystalline structures. Light emitting
diodes (LED). Materials used for manufacturing LED. LED devices, Burrus type LED, edgeemitting double heterostructure LED. Laser diodes, heterostructure laser diodes: quantum well
lasers. Optical and electronic confinement. Quantum wires and dots. Red, green and blue visible
light lasers. Displays: plasma displays, liquid crystal displays (LCD). LCD displays of positive
matrix type. TFT technology. Field emission displays. Photonic devices: imaging devices.
Photodetectors in the visible, ultraviolet and infrared ranges. Quantum well detectors for the
infrared range, night vision devices. Thermal imaging. Semiconductor detectors. Ferroelectric
materials and their applications. Pyroelectric detectors. Switching by polarization. Optical
transducers. Generators of the 2nd harmonic and optical parametric oscillation. Lasers in blue
and infrared. Solar cells: collection efficiency. Materials for solar cells.
Recommended literature:
1. Sze, S.M.,"Semiconductor Devices - Physics and Technology", 2nd ed. Wiley, 2001 .
2. Yariv A., "Optical Electronics", 4th .Ed., Holt, Reinhart, and Winston, 1991 .
3. Dereniak E. L. and Boreman G. D., Infrared Detectors and Systems, Wiley-Interscience 1996
4. Vincent J. D., Fundamentals of Infrared Detector Operation and Testing, John Wiley & Sons
2001
391550 Light scattering
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective:
Subjects of study:
Propagation of the wave in vacuum, propagation of the wave in a medium containing scatterers,
cloud of particles, the effect of the size and shape of the particles, scattering in polarized light
and symmetry connections, Rayleigh scattering, Rayleigh-Gans scattering, the Babinet principle,
transparent particles and absorbing particles.
Recommended literature:
1. W. Brown, Light Scattering: Principles and Development, Oxford University 1996
2. D. A. Gabriel and C. S. Johnson, Laser Light Scattering, Courier Dover 1994
3. Bohren Craig F., Huffman Donald R. Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles,
Wiley-Interscience; 1998
4. H. C. Hulst, Light Scattering by Small Particles, Courier Dover 1981
31970 Introduction to computer vision
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391350 Image processing.
Course objective: acquaintance with electromagnetic phenomena in solids.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to vision and audition systems: the method of operation of the eye and the ear,
geometry of the retina, sampling and information transfer, photometry and colorimetry, color
spaces and light intensity. Representation of signals in the joint position-frequency space and
position-resolution space, the Gabor transform and the Wavelet transform. Applications in the
characteristics, enhancement, representation and compression of images. Coordinate systems in
the plane of the image as a visual projection. Introduction to shape identification, statistical
approach, the Bayesian decision approach, linear and nonlinear separation approaches, guided
tutorial, introduction to decisions in neural networks. Introduction to computerized tomography:
the problem of reconstitution of an image from an x-ray photo, discrete optimization method for
the solution of large sparse linear systems for the reconstitution of CT images, analytical method
using the inverse Radon and Fourier transforms for the reconstitution of CT images.
Recommended literature:
1. Foley, van Dam, Computer Graphics Principle and Practice, 2nd edition in C, Addison
Wesley, 1996
2. Russ J. C. The Image Processing Handbook, 4th ed., CRC Press, 2002
391555 Optical measurements
Credit points 1.5, lecture 1 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with measurement and calibration techniques using optical
methods
Subjects of study:
Autocollimation, focal distances, spectrometers, methods and tools for measuring refraction
coefficients, aberration measurements and their classification, use of interferometric methods for
testing, types of interferometers, measuring the quality of an optical surface (plane surface and
curved surface), resolution, optical transfer function.
Recommended literature:
1. Malacara D., Optical Shop Testing John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition 2001
2. Hariharan P. Optical Interferometry, 2nd edition Academic Press 2003
3. Malacara Daniel, Servin Manuel, Malcacara Zacarias, Interferogram Analysis for Optical
Testing CRC Press 1998
391560 Project laboratory in electro-optics
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391330 Components of electro-optical communication
Course objective: acquaintance with basic electro-optical systems and components. Analysis
and design of simple electro-optical systems.
Subjects of study:
Communication by means of optical fibers, lasers, the principles of optical and computerized
image processing, interference and diffraction, the Fourier transform and spatial frequency
filtering, electro-optical modulation.
Recommended literature:
1. Palais J.C., "Fiber Optic Communication", 3rd ed., Prentic-Hall, 1998 .
2. Gonzalez Rafael C., Woods Richard E "Digital Image Processing", 2nd ed. Prentice Hall;
2002
3. Kasap S., "Principles of Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices”, 1997.
4. Projects in Fiber Optics, Application Handbook, Newport Corporation, 1999.
391565 Light modulation and its application in displays
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391320 radiometry and detection of
electromagnetic radiation. `
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and technologies of display screens.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to light modulation: the electro-optical, magneto-optical, acousto-optical, mechanooptical effects and electro-absorption. Design considerations, the method of operation and
performance of spatial modulators (SLMs) based on liquid crystals, micro-mirrors, acousto- and
magneto-optical cells, absorption devices in quantum wells, laser and light emitting diode (LED)
arrays. Main uses of SLMs, displays communication and optical interfaces, adaptive optics,
image converters, optical data processing, smart goggles, optical tweezers and biochemical
optical sensor arrays. Screen technology: video projection displays, HMDs and direct view
displays. Combined display-imaging systems. Future trends in SLM devices and displays.
Recommended literature:
1. U.Efron, M.Dekker."Spatial Light Modulator Technology", N.Y. (1995).
2. V.G.Chigrinov. "Liquid Crystal Devices", Artech House, Boston (1999).
3. E.H. Stupp, M.S.Brennholtz, M.Brenner, "Projection Displays" , J.Wiley, N.Y. (1998)
391020 Object-oriented programming in C++
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22100 Introduction to programming
Course objective: acquaintance with advanced technologies for object-oriented programming
and project development. The course is accompanied by laboratory which includes exercises in
the C++ language.
Subjects of study:
The principles of OOP programming, function overloading, initialization of instance variables,
constructor/destructor, operator overloading, copy constructor, assignment operators,
inheritance: overriding functions, abstract classes, static binding and dynamic binding,
constructor functions and destructor functions. Copying and duplication of objects, default
values of parameters, member functions and objects, basic class and inheriting class, overloading
of functions and operators.
Recommended literature:
1) Stroustrup Bjarne, The C++ Programming Language, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley 2000
2) Budd Timothy, An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, 3rd edition, Addison
Wesley; 2001
3) Deitel Harvey & Paul & Associates, C++ How to Program, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall; 2005
4) Lippman Stanley B., Lajoie Josée, Moo Barbara E., C++ Primer, 4th Edition Addison-Wesley
Professional; 2005
5) Beery T., The C++ language and object-oriented programming manual. (In Hebrew). Ami
publishing, 1993.
Elective courses: electro-optics profile
Selection of 21.5 of which at least 9 credit points from group A and at least 7.5 credit points
from group B
Group A: elective courses in optical engineering
391525 Imaging systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391320 Radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Course objective: characterization of imaging systems within the visible range and within the
infrared range and acquiring tools for evaluating the characteristics of imaging systems.
Subjects of study:
Responsivity, random noise, structured noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), modulation transfer
function (MTF), contrast transfer function (CTF). Minimum resolvable temperature (MRT) in
thermal imaging, minimal resolution, minimal measurable contrast, the causes for obtaining low
responsivity of an imaging system, noises in imaging systems, the diffraction limit in imaging,
the effect of the key shape and size of the image of a monochromatic point source. Optical fibers
for transmitting information and the distortions accompanying them, characteristics of light
sources, the coupling between the receiver and the fiber and the transmitter and the fiber, the
principles of thermal imaging, infrared detectors and their characteristics, imaging in the visible
range. Introduction to television cameras: conventional TV, HDTV, MTF systems, the CCD of a
CCD camera; the effect of the atmosphere, motion and vibrations on image quality: MTF for
different types of motion and acceleration, limitations of resolution, appropriate optics for target
detection, introduction to image restoration, noise-countering filters, the effect of image
restoration on MTF.
Recommended literature:
1. Uttamchandani, D. and Andovic, I., Principles of Modern Optical Systems, Artech House,
1992
2. Min, Gu, Advanced Optical Imaging Theory, Springer; 2006
3. David Oliver, A., Microwave and Optical Transmission, Wiley, 1992
4. Udd Eric, Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists WileyInterscience 2006
5. Senior, J.M., Optical Fibre Communications : Principles and Practice, Upper Saddle River
NJ, Prentice Hall, 1992
6. Lloyd J. M., “Thermal Imaging Systems”, Springer; 2001
7. Born, M. and Wolf, E. “Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference, and Diffraction of Light”, 7th ed., Cambridge University Press, 1999
8. Green, L.D., “Fibre Optic Communications”, CRC Press, 1993
9. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
391510 Applications of optics in medicine
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391150 modern physics and introduction to
quantum theory
Course objective: acquaintance with optical applications in medical diagnosis
Subjects of study:
Optical diagnosis methods in medicine. Optical parameters of biological tissue, the propagation
of photons through tissue, absorption coefficients and absorption spectrum of different tissues,
optical sampling and imaging, scattering function, optical tomography, florescent imaging, laser
excited spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, flow measurements using the Doppler effect,
infrared spectroscopy, optical sensors, optical diagnosis methods in medicine, laser applications
in medicine:
Recommended literature:
1. Kohen, E., R. Santus and J.G. Hirschberg, Photobiology. Academic Press, 1995.
2. Welch, A.J. and M.J.C. Van-Gemert, Optical-Thermal Response of Laser Irradiated Tissue.
Plenum Press, 1995.
3. Niemz, M.H., Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications, Springer, 1996.
4. Campbell, J.D. & R.A. Dweck, Biological Spectroscopy, The Benjamin/Cummings
Publishing, 1984.
5. Ishimaru, A., Wave Propagation and Scattering in Random Media, Academic Press, 1978.
31972 Biophotonics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391320 radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Course objective: acquaintance with applications of diagnostic photonics
Subjects of study:
Introductory course which discusses the application of optical methods in modern medical
diagnostics. Comparison to other technologies, the interaction between light and tissue, medical
diagnostics using lasers, optical fiber sensors, medical optical imaging, biophotonic complexes
(extracting information from journal papers), biophotonic processors.
Recommended literature:
1. Prasad P. N., Introduction to Biophotonics, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
2. Niemz M. H., Laser-Tissue Interactions, Springer-Verlag, 2002.
3. Bouma B. E. and G. T Tearney., Handbook of Optical Coherence Tomography, Dekker, 2001.
4. Geschke O., H. Klank and Telleman P., Microsystem Engineering of Lab-on-a-Chip Devices,
Wiley VCH Verlag, 2004.
5. Vo-Dinh T. Editor, Biomedical Optics Handbook, CRC Press, 2002.
6. Tuchin V. V., Handbook of Optical Biomedical Diagnostics, SPIE Press, 2002.
7. Prasad P. N., Nanophotonics, Wiley, Interscience, 2004.
31970 Introduction to computer vision
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391350 Image processing.
Course objective: acquaintance with electromagnetic phenomena in solids.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to vision and audition systems: the method of operation of the eye and the ear,
geometry of the retina, sampling and information transfer, photometry and colorimetry, color
spaces and light intensity. Representation of signals in the joint position-frequency space and
position-resolution space, the Gabor transform and the Wavelet transform. Applications in the
characteristics, enhancement, representation and compression of images. Coordinate systems in
the plane of the image as a visual projection. Introduction to shape identification, statistical
approach, the Bayesian decision approach, linear and nonlinear separation approaches, guided
tutorial, introduction to decisions in neural networks. Introduction to computerized tomography:
the problem of reconstitution of an image from an x-ray photo, discrete optimization method for
the solution of large sparse linear systems for the reconstitution of CT images, analytical method
using the inverse Radon and Fourier transforms for the reconstitution of CT images.
Recommended literature:
1. Foley, van Dam, Computer Graphics Principle and Practice, 2nd edition in C, Addison
Wesley, 1996
2. Russ J. C. The Image Processing Handbook, 4th ed., CRC Press, 2002
391535 Optical communication - Photonics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391330 Optical communication system components
Course objective: learning about the properties of electro-optical communication systems.
Acquiring tools for analyzing and designing basic optical communication systems. The course
constitutes a continuation and expansion of the course optical communication system
components.
Subjects of study:
Background on optical communication, optical communication in free space, optical
communication by means of fibers, propagation of optical waves in a material medium,
rectangular waveguides, attenuation and scattering of waves, group velocity dispersion, optical
fibers, single-mode and multimode fibers, coupling of fibers and optical cables, components of
optical communication systems – light sources, reception and detection modulation, optical
communication systems – component selection, system design, applications for optical
communication. The optical transmitter and receiver – general description and examination of
the system parameters. The optical amplifier – principle of operation. The combination between
the components of an optical system, understanding of noises in an optical system, calculation of
the signal-to-noise ratio, dispersion compensation for improving system performance.
Recommended literature:
1. Pollock Clifford and Lipson Michal, Integrated Photonics, Springer; 2003
2. Hunsperger Robert G., Integrated Optics 5th edition, Springer; 2002
3. Saleh, B., M.C. Teich ,"Fundamentals of Photonics", Wiley, 1991.
4. Agrawal, G. P. Nonlinear Fiber Optics. 3rd ed. Academic Press, 2001.
5. Palais, J.C., "Fiber Optic Communications", Prentice-Hall, 1999.
6. Agrawal G. P., Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, 3rd ed., Wiley 2002.
7. Gowar, J., "Optical Communication Systems", Prentice-Hall, 1998.
8. Pollack C. and Lipson M., Integrated Photonics, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003
9. Kazovsky L., S. Benedetto, A. Willner, "Optical Fiber Communication Systems", Artech
House, 1996.
10. Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar N. Sivarjan, “Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective” Morgan
Kaufmann; 2nd edition 2001
11. Gerd Keiser, Optical fiber communications, New York : McGraw-Hill, 1991.
12. Miller, S. E., Kaminow Ivan P., Optical Fiber Telecommunications II, Academic Press, 1988
391565 Light modulation and its application in displays
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391320 radiometry and detection of
electromagnetic radiation. `
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and technologies of display screens.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to light modulation: the electro-optical, magneto-optical, acousto-optical, mechanooptical effects and electro-absorption. Design considerations, the method of operation and
performance of spatial modulators (SLMs) based on liquid crystals, micro-mirrors, acousto- and
magneto-optical cells, absorption devices in quantum wells, laser and light emitting diode (LED)
arrays. Main uses of SLMs, displays communication and optical interfaces, adaptive optics,
image converters, optical data processing, smart goggles, optical tweezers and biochemical
optical sensor arrays. Screen technology: video projection displays, HMDs and direct view
displays. Combined display-imaging systems. Future trends in SLM devices and displays.
Recommended literature:
1. U.Efron, M.Dekker."Spatial Light Modulator Technology", N.Y. (1995).
2. V.G.Chigrinov. "Liquid Crystal Devices", Artech House, Boston (1999).
3. E.H. Stupp, M.S.Brennholtz, M.Brenner, "Projection Displays" , J.Wiley, N.Y. (1998)
391540 Interferometry and interferometric microscopy
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: .
Subjects of study:
The Abbe theory of image formation, Airy disc, resolution in coherent and in incoherent
illumination, deconvolution, phase contrast, bright field microscopy, adjustment of the
condenser, the Mach-Zender system, the Jamin-Lebedeff system, other methods for achieving
contrast by means of interference in their comparison, dark field microscopy, Schlieren, contrast
by modulation, the zygo, confocal scanning.
Recommended literature:
1. D. J. Goldstein, Understanding the Light Microscope: A Computer-aided Introduction,
Elsevier 1999
2. S. Rajan, Tools and Techniques of Microbiology, Anmol Publications PVT 2002
3. P. Hariharan, Optical Interferometry, 2nd ed. Academic Press 2003
4. D.B. Murphy, Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging Wiley-Liss, 2001
5. Malacara John, Optical Shop Testing Pure and Applied Optics, 2nd ed., Wiley & Sons; 2001
6. Daniel Malacara, Manuel Servín, Zacarias Malacara, Interferogram Analysis For Optical
Testing, 2nd Edition CRC; 2005
391460 Optical materials and their applications
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties and applications of optical materials.
Subjects of study:
Optical isotropic and anisotropic materials, optical crystals, acousto-optical modulator, the
electro-optical effect and its applications, magneto-optical modulation, the photoelastic effect.
Absorption polarization, luminescence, optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of
anisotropic materials, uni-axial and bi-axial crystals, materials with nonlinear properties,
materials used as light frequency multipliers.
Recommended literature:
1. Macleod, H. A, Thin-Film Optical Filters, 3rd Edition, 2001
2. Dragoman D. and Dragoman M., Optical Characterization of Solids, Springer; 2001
3. Rancourt J.D., "Optical Thin Films: Users Handbook". Society of Photo-Optical
Instrumentations, 1996
22130 Numerical analysis
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11002 algebra 1 expanded
Course objective: acquaintance with the limitations of computerized calculations and providing
methods for obtaining numerical solutions for a wide range of problems.
Subjects of study:
Error analysis, solution of nonlinear algebraic equations in a single variable: bisection, NewtonRaphson, repeated substitution, acceleration of convergence and the Aitken method, systems of
linear equations: Gauss elimination with pivoting, tridiagonal systems, iterative methods,
numerical interpolation: Lagrange polynomials, spline. Numerical integration, the trapezoidal
method, the Romberg method, the Simpson method. Ordinary differential equations: Euler’s
method, Rinhe-Kutta methods. Partial differential equations: finite differences, the Monte Carlo
method, explicit and implicit schemes.
Throughout the course the students solve exercises using Matlab.
Recommended literature:
1. Kincaid D., Cheney, W., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Brooks/Cole Publishing Company,
1996
2. Conte C.D., de Boor C., Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1980 .
3. Scheid F., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Schaum’s Outline Series, 1989 .
4. Atkinson, K.E., Elementary Numerical Analysis. Wiley, 3rd edition, 2003 .
5. Faires, D. et al, Numerical Methods. Brooks Cole, 2nd edition, 1998.
6. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 1: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
7. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 2: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
391430 Advanced optics
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: expansion and elaboration in physical optics.
Subjects of study:
The propagation of waves in anisotropic and crystalline materials, generation and modulation of
polarized light, interference filters, optical fibers, propagation of waves in a reduced medium,
introduction to combined optics, quasi-coherent and non-coherent, optical transmission function,
definitions and use, the effect of distortions, spatial light modulators, phase modulation and
intensity modulation, modulation technologies (liquid crystals). Coherent optics and holography:
recording and reconstitution of a hologram (theory, practical requirements), color holography,
reflection holography, applications of holography. Fluctuations in week light, and electro-optical
and acousto-optical modulation.
Optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of anisotropic materials, uniaxial and biaxial
crystals, materials with nonlinear properties, material used as light frequency multipliers,
oscillators, laser.
Recommended literature:
1. Goodman, J. W., Introduction to Fourier Optics, 3rd ed., Roberts & Company Publishers; 2004.
2. Sharma Kailash K., Optics: Principles and Applications, Academic Press, 2006
3. H. Coufal, D. Psaltis, and G. Sincerbox, Holographic Data Storage, Springer, 2000
4. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
391555 Optical measurements
Credit points 1.5, lecture 1 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with measurement and calibration techniques using optical
methods
Subjects of study:
Autocollimation, focal distances, spectrometers, methods and tools for measuring refraction
coefficients, aberration measurements and their classification, use of interferometric methods for
testing, types of interferometers, measuring the quality of an optical surface (plane surface and
curved surface), resolution, optical transfer function.
Recommended literature:
1. Malacara D., Optical Shop Testing John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition 2001
2. Hariharan P. Optical Interferometry, 2nd edition Academic Press 2003
3. Malacara Daniel, Servin Manuel, Malcacara Zacarias, Interferogram Analysis for Optical
Testing CRC Press 1998
391560 Project laboratory in electro-optics
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391330 Components of electro-optical communication
Course objective: acquaintance with basic electro-optical systems and components. Analysis
and design of simple electro-optical systems.
Subjects of study:
Communication by means of optical fibers, lasers, the principles of optical and computerized
image processing, interference and diffraction, the Fourier transform and spatial frequency
filtering, electro-optical modulation.
Recommended literature:
1. Palais J.C., "Fiber Optic Communication", 3rd ed., Prentic-Hall, 1998 .
2. Gonzalez Rafael C., Woods Richard E "Digital Image Processing", 2nd ed. Prentice Hall;
2002
3. Kasap S., "Principles of Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices”, 1997.
4. Projects in Fiber Optics, Application Handbook, Newport Corporation, 1999.
391417 Laboratory in advanced optics II
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hour, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391415 Laboratory in advanced optics I
Course objective: acquaintance with optical phenomena by performing experimental projects in
the laboratory.
Subjects of study:
Spectroscopy, reflection from crystals, Fourier optics, optical fibers, Sagnac effect (optical gyro),
optical resonators, temperature measurement, measurements in IR, the Fabry-Perot
interferometer, the Twyman-Green interferometer.
Recommended literature:
Reference to the appropriate literature in accordance with experiment
391020 Object-oriented programming in C++
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22100 Introduction to programming
Course objective: acquaintance with advanced technologies for object-oriented programming
and project development. The course is accompanied by laboratory which includes exercises in
the C++ language.
Subjects of study:
The principles of OOP programming, function overloading, initialization of instance variables,
constructor/destructor, operator overloading, copy constructor, assignment operators,
inheritance: overriding functions, abstract classes, static binding and dynamic binding,
constructor functions and destructor functions. Copying and duplication of objects, default
values of parameters, member functions and objects, basic class and inheriting class, overloading
of functions and operators.
Recommended literature:
1) Stroustrup Bjarne, The C++ Programming Language, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley 2000
2) Budd Timothy, An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, 3rd edition, Addison
Wesley; 2001
3) Deitel Harvey & Paul & Associates, C++ How to Program, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall; 2005
4) Lippman Stanley B., Lajoie Josée, Moo Barbara E., C++ Primer, 4th Edition Addison-Wesley
Professional; 2005
5) Beery T., The C++ language and object-oriented programming manual. (In Hebrew). Ami
publishing, 1993.
Elective courses: electro-optics profile
Group B: elective courses in electrical engineering and electronics
31330 Introduction to electronics
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391305 introduction to electrical engineering and electronics
Required adjacent courses: 31340 introduction to electronics laboratory
Course objective: acquaintance with the operating principles and analysis of analog circuits.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to electronic systems. Block diagrams. Circuits with op-amps. P-N junctions. The
Diode. Diode models. Circuits with diodes. The field effect transistor (JFET MOSFET). DC
analysis, FET modes of operation. FET modems. The FET as an amplifier for small signal. The
structure of basic amplifiers and their properties within the linear range: gain, input/output
resistance. Bipolar transistor (BJT): DC analysis. BJT models. The BJT as an amplifier of a
small signal: the structure of basic amplifiers and their properties within the linear range: gain,
input/output resistance. The difference amplifier.
Recommended literature:
1. Mauro, R. Engineering Electronics, A Practical Approach. Prentice Hall, 1989
2. Cook, N.P. Practical Electronics. Prentice Hall, 1997
3. Hassul M., Zimmerman D. Electronics Devices and Circuits, Prentice Hall 1997
4. Millman J., C.C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics: Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems.
McGraw-Hill, 1972
31340 Introduction to electronics – laboratory
Credit points 0.75, laboratory 3 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 31310 introduction to electric engineering
Required adjacent courses: 31330 introduction to electronics
Course objective: practical experience in electric engineering
Subjects of study:
Acquaintance with electronic measurement equipment. Carry out experiments in the subjects:
op-amp applications, the characteristics of the diode, diode applications, FET transistor
applications, designing a single stage amplifier, characteristics of the bipolar transistor, small
project – designing and executing a three stage voltage amplifier.
31520 Digital electronics
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31510 switching and digital systems; 31330 introduction to
electronics; 31350 semiconductors
Course objective: analyzing the response of circuits to non-continuous signals, acquaintance
with circuits for transforming continuous signals to discrete signals and vice versa.
Subjects of study:
The D/A converter with weighted resistors of R-2R type and inverse ladder, implementation of
D/A with capacitors, implementation of D/A with current sources. A/D converters of the types:
single ramp, digital ramp, dual slope, successive approximation, flash etc. V/F converters.
Logical circuits based on an MOS transistor: the transistor model for a large signal, switching
times of basic inverters in NMOS and CMOS circuits. Logical gates, transmission gates,
dynamic circuits. Logical circuits based on the bipolar transistor: diode switching and bipolar
transistors switching, large signal model, simulation switching times of the basic inverter,
Comparator-type gate. ECL, TTL, regenerative circuits: SCHMITT monostable multi-vibrator
and astable multivibrator, implementation in logical gates, implementation in generalized
components, implementation using comparator. Signal generators. Miller circuit, bootstrap
circuit. Clamping circuit.
Recommended literature:
1. Kleitz W., Digital Electronics, A Practical Approach, 5th edition, New Jersey: Prentice–Hall,
2001.
2. Cook, N.P. Introductory Digital Electronics, Prentice–Hall. 1997.
3. Hodjes, D.A., Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits. McGraw-Hill,. 2003.
4. Bogart, T.F., Introduction to Digital Electronics. McGraw-Hill. 1992.
5. Haznedar, H., Digital Microelectronics. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Inc. 1995.
391545 Electro-optical semiconductor devices
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391351 introduction to solid state and semiconductors
Course objective: acquaintance with semiconductor devices
Subjects of study:
Sources of light and detectors, luminescence, fluorescence and phosphorescence. The tunneling
effect and the avalanche effect. Porous silicone. Nano-crystalline structures. Light emitting
diodes (LED). Materials used for manufacturing LED. LED devices, Burrus type LED, edgeemitting double heterostructure LED. Laser diodes, heterostructure laser diodes: quantum well
lasers. Optical and electronic confinement. Quantum wires and dots. Red, green and blue visible
light lasers. Displays: plasma displays, liquid crystal displays (LCD). LCD displays of positive
matrix type. TFT technology. Field emission displays. Photonic devices: imaging devices.
Photodetectors in the visible, ultraviolet and infrared ranges. Quantum well detectors for the
infrared range, night vision devices. Thermal imaging. Semiconductor detectors. Ferroelectric
materials and their applications. Pyroelectric detectors. Switching by polarization. Optical
transducers. Generators of the 2nd harmonic and optical parametric oscillation. Lasers in blue
and infrared. Solar cells: collection efficiency. Materials for solar cells.
Recommended literature:
1. Sze, S.M.,"Semiconductor Devices - Physics and Technology", 2nd ed. Wiley, 2001 .
2. Yariv A., "Optical Electronics", 4th .Ed., Holt, Reinhart, and Winston, 1991 .
3. Dereniak E. L. and Boreman G. D., Infrared Detectors and Systems, Wiley-Interscience 1996
4. Vincent J. D., Fundamentals of Infrared Detector Operation and Testing, John Wiley & Sons
2001
31182 Electromagnetic phenomena in solids
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391150 modern physics and introduction to quantum theory, 51722
probability and the fundamentals of statistics.
Course objective: acquaintance with electromagnetic phenomena in solids.
Subjects of study:
Energy bands – Bloch’s theorem. The Kronig-Penney model, Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, BoseEinstein statistics, photons, polarization and the dielectric coefficient, electric conductivity,
electromagnetic wave within a conductor, plasma frequency, paramagnetism, diamagnetism and
ferromagnetism. Ferromagnetic regions, the Bose-Einstein condensate, superfluidity and
superconductivity, the BCS model, the Ginzburg-Landau model, flux quantization, type I and
type II superconductivity, the Josephson junction, the SQUID, measurement devices, logical
circuits, magnetic resonance, piezoelectricity.
Recommended literature:
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th ed., Wiley 2004.
2. M. Tinkham, Introduction to Superconductivity, 2nd ed., Dover 2004
3. R. Turton, The Physics of Solids, Oxford 2000.
31720 Introduction to digital communication
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31330 introduction to electronics
Course objective: understanding and acquaintance with the principles of digital communication.
Subjects of study:
Signal sampling. Reconstitution of a signal from samples. The sampling theorem. PCM
modulation of a digital code. Analog-to-digital converter, signal-to-noise ratio, channel
multiplexing in time. Signal shaping, ionosphere ISI interference and bandwidths. Delta
modulation DM. On-Off keying. Frequency shift keying. Phase shift keying. Differential phase
shift keying. Matched filter receiver. Optimal receiver in terms of minimal error portability,
definition of the correlation function and the correlation receiver. Coherent detection, incoherent
detection. Error correction codes.
Recommended literature:
1. Proakis, John G. Digital Communications, 3rd edition. McGraw-Hill College, 1995.
2. Haykin, Simon, An introduction to Analog and Digital Communications, John Wiley and
Sons, 1989.
31561 DSP processors
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 31430 Discrete networks and systems
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and applications of digital signal processing
Subjects of study:
Types of processors, typical DSP algorithms. The schematic structure of TI-C6000. The
command vocabulary. The software development system EDMA, McDSP. Code Composer.
Memory mapping. BootLoader. Interrupts. Efficient design considerations. Implementation of
filters. Other DSP applications.
Recommended literature:
1. Dahnoun N., Digital Signal Processing Implementation using the TMS320C6000, Prentice
Hall, 2003.
2. Chassaing R., DSP Applications Using C and the TMS320C6x DSK, John Wiley Inc., 2002.
3. TI Application Notes, SPRU190D, SPRU189F, SPRU301C, SPRU303B
Elective courses: Mechano-optics profile
Selection of 15.5 credit points of which at least 7 credit points from group A and at least 5 credit
points from group B
Group A: elective courses in optical engineering
391525 Imaging systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391320 Radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Course objective: characterization of imaging systems within the visible range and within the
infrared range and acquiring tools for evaluating the characteristics of imaging systems.
Subjects of study:
Responsivity, random noise, structured noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), modulation transfer
function (MTF), contrast transfer function (CTF). Minimum resolvable temperature (MRT) in
thermal imaging, minimal resolution, minimal measurable contrast, the causes for obtaining low
responsivity of an imaging system, noises in imaging systems, the diffraction limit in imaging,
the effect of the key shape and size of the image of a monochromatic point source. Optical fibers
for transmitting information and the distortions accompanying them, characteristics of light
sources, the coupling between the receiver and the fiber and the transmitter and the fiber, the
principles of thermal imaging, infrared detectors and their characteristics, imaging in the visible
range. Introduction to television cameras: conventional TV, HDTV, MTF systems, the CCD of a
CCD camera; the effect of the atmosphere, motion and vibrations on image quality: MTF for
different types of motion and acceleration, limitations of resolution, appropriate optics for target
detection, introduction to image restoration, noise-countering filters, the effect of image
restoration on MTF.
Recommended literature:
1. Uttamchandani, D. and Andovic, I., Principles of Modern Optical Systems, Artech House,
1992
2. Min, Gu, Advanced Optical Imaging Theory, Springer; 2006
3. David Oliver, A., Microwave and Optical Transmission, Wiley, 1992
4. Udd Eric, Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists WileyInterscience 2006
5. Senior, J.M., Optical Fibre Communications : Principles and Practice, Upper Saddle River
NJ, Prentice Hall, 1992
6. Lloyd J. M., “Thermal Imaging Systems”, Springer; 2001
7. Born, M. and Wolf, E. “Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation,
Interference, and Diffraction of Light”, 7th ed., Cambridge University Press, 1999
8. Green, L.D., “Fibre Optic Communications”, CRC Press, 1993
9. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
391510 Applications of optics in medicine
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391150 modern physics and introduction to
quantum theory
Course objective: acquaintance with optical applications in medical diagnosis
Subjects of study:
Optical diagnosis methods in medicine. Optical parameters of biological tissue, the propagation
of photons through tissue, absorption coefficients and absorption spectrum of different tissues,
optical sampling and imaging, scattering function, optical tomography, florescent imaging, laser
excited spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, flow measurements using the Doppler effect,
infrared spectroscopy, optical sensors, optical diagnosis methods in medicine, laser applications
in medicine:
Recommended literature:
1. Kohen, E., R. Santus and J.G. Hirschberg, Photobiology. Academic Press, 1995.
2. Welch, A.J. and M.J.C. Van-Gemert, Optical-Thermal Response of Laser Irradiated Tissue.
Plenum Press, 1995.
3. Niemz, M.H., Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications, Springer, 1996.
4. Campbell, J.D. & R.A. Dweck, Biological Spectroscopy, The Benjamin/Cummings
Publishing, 1984.
5. Ishimaru, A., Wave Propagation and Scattering in Random Media, Academic Press, 1978.
391535 Optical communication - Photonics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391330 Optical communication system components
Course objective: learning about the properties of electro-optical communication systems.
Acquiring tools for analyzing and designing basic optical communication systems. The course
constitutes a continuation and expansion of the course optical communication system
components.
Subjects of study:
Background on optical communication, optical communication in free space, optical
communication by means of fibers, propagation of optical waves in a material medium,
rectangular waveguides, attenuation and scattering of waves, group velocity dispersion, optical
fibers, single-mode and multimode fibers, coupling of fibers and optical cables, components of
optical communication systems – light sources, reception and detection modulation, optical
communication systems – component selection, system design, applications for optical
communication. The optical transmitter and receiver – general description and examination of
the system parameters. The optical amplifier – principle of operation. The combination between
the components of an optical system, understanding of noises in an optical system, calculation of
the signal-to-noise ratio, dispersion compensation for improving system performance.
Recommended literature:
1. Pollock Clifford and Lipson Michal, Integrated Photonics, Springer; 2003
2. Hunsperger Robert G., Integrated Optics 5th edition, Springer; 2002
3. Saleh, B., M.C. Teich ,"Fundamentals of Photonics", Wiley, 1991.
4. Agrawal, G. P. Nonlinear Fiber Optics. 3rd ed. Academic Press, 2001.
5. Palais, J.C., "Fiber Optic Communications", Prentice-Hall, 1999.
6. Agrawal G. P., Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, 3rd ed., Wiley 2002.
7. Gowar, J., "Optical Communication Systems", Prentice-Hall, 1998.
8. Pollack C. and Lipson M., Integrated Photonics, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003
9. Kazovsky L., S. Benedetto, A. Willner, "Optical Fiber Communication Systems", Artech
House, 1996.
10. Rajiv Ramaswami, Kumar N. Sivarjan, “Optical Networks: A Practical Perspective” Morgan
Kaufmann; 2nd edition 2001
11. Gerd Keiser, Optical fiber communications, New York : McGraw-Hill, 1991.
12. Miller, S. E., Kaminow Ivan P., Optical Fiber Telecommunications II, Academic Press, 1988
31972 Biophotonics
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391320 radiometry and detection of electromagnetic radiation
Course objective: acquaintance with applications of diagnostic photonics
Subjects of study:
Introductory course which discusses the application of optical methods in modern medical
diagnostics. Comparison to other technologies, the interaction between light and tissue, medical
diagnostics using lasers, optical fiber sensors, medical optical imaging, biophotonic complexes
(extracting information from journal papers), biophotonic processors.
Recommended literature:
1. Prasad P. N., Introduction to Biophotonics, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
2. Niemz M. H., Laser-Tissue Interactions, Springer-Verlag, 2002.
3. Bouma B. E. and G. T Tearney., Handbook of Optical Coherence Tomography, Dekker, 2001.
4. Geschke O., H. Klank and Telleman P., Microsystem Engineering of Lab-on-a-Chip Devices,
Wiley VCH Verlag, 2004.
5. Vo-Dinh T. Editor, Biomedical Optics Handbook, CRC Press, 2002.
6. Tuchin V. V., Handbook of Optical Biomedical Diagnostics, SPIE Press, 2002.
7. Prasad P. N., Nanophotonics, Wiley, Interscience, 2004.
391545 Electro-optical semiconductor devices
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391351 introduction to solid state and semiconductors
Course objective: acquaintance with semiconductor devices
Subjects of study:
Sources of light and detectors, luminescence, fluorescence and phosphorescence. The tunneling
effect and the avalanche effect. Porous silicone. Nano-crystalline structures. Light emitting
diodes (LED). Materials used for manufacturing LED. LED devices, Burrus type LED, edgeemitting double heterostructure LED. Laser diodes, heterostructure laser diodes: quantum well
lasers. Optical and electronic confinement. Quantum wires and dots. Red, green and blue visible
light lasers. Displays: plasma displays, liquid crystal displays (LCD). LCD displays of positive
matrix type. TFT technology. Field emission displays. Photonic devices: imaging devices.
Photodetectors in the visible, ultraviolet and infrared ranges. Quantum well detectors for the
infrared range, night vision devices. Thermal imaging. Semiconductor detectors. Ferroelectric
materials and their applications. Pyroelectric detectors. Switching by polarization. Optical
transducers. Generators of the 2nd harmonic and optical parametric oscillation. Lasers in blue
and infrared. Solar cells: collection efficiency. Materials for solar cells.
Recommended literature:
1. Sze, S.M.,"Semiconductor Devices - Physics and Technology", 2nd ed. Wiley, 2001 .
2. Yariv A., "Optical Electronics", 4th .Ed., Holt, Reinhart, and Winston, 1991 .
3. Dereniak E. L. and Boreman G. D., Infrared Detectors and Systems, Wiley-Interscience 1996
4. Vincent J. D., Fundamentals of Infrared Detector Operation and Testing, John Wiley & Sons
2001
391430 Advanced optics
Credit points 3.5, lecture 3 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: expansion and elaboration in physical optics.
Subjects of study:
The propagation of waves in anisotropic and crystalline materials, generation and modulation of
polarized light, interference filters, optical fibers, propagation of waves in a reduced medium,
introduction to combined optics, quasi-coherent and non-coherent, optical transmission function,
definitions and use, the effect of distortions, spatial light modulators, phase modulation and
intensity modulation, modulation technologies (liquid crystals). Coherent optics and holography:
recording and reconstitution of a hologram (theory, practical requirements), color holography,
reflection holography, applications of holography. Fluctuations in week light, and electro-optical
and acousto-optical modulation.
Optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of anisotropic materials, uniaxial and biaxial
crystals, materials with nonlinear properties, material used as light frequency multipliers,
oscillators, laser.
Recommended literature:
1. Goodman, J. W., Introduction to Fourier Optics, 3rd ed., Roberts & Company Publishers; 2004.
2. Sharma Kailash K., Optics: Principles and Applications, Academic Press, 2006
3. H. Coufal, D. Psaltis, and G. Sincerbox, Holographic Data Storage, Springer, 2000
4. Norman S. Kopeika , A System Engineering Approach to Imaging, SPIE 1998
22130 Numerical analysis
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 11002 algebra 1 expanded
Course objective: acquaintance with the limitations of computerized calculations and providing
methods for obtaining numerical solutions for a wide range of problems.
Subjects of study:
Error analysis, solution of nonlinear algebraic equations in a single variable: bisection, NewtonRaphson, repeated substitution, acceleration of convergence and the Aitken method, systems of
linear equations: Gauss elimination with pivoting, tridiagonal systems, iterative methods,
numerical interpolation: Lagrange polynomials, spline. Numerical integration, the trapezoidal
method, the Romberg method, the Simpson method. Ordinary differential equations: Euler’s
method, Rinhe-Kutta methods. Partial differential equations: finite differences, the Monte Carlo
method, explicit and implicit schemes.
Throughout the course the students solve exercises using Matlab.
Recommended literature:
1. Kincaid D., Cheney, W., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Brooks/Cole Publishing Company,
1996
2. Conte C.D., de Boor C., Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1980 .
3. Scheid F., Numerical Analysis, 2nd ed., Schaum’s Outline Series, 1989 .
4. Atkinson, K.E., Elementary Numerical Analysis. Wiley, 3rd edition, 2003 .
5. Faires, D. et al, Numerical Methods. Brooks Cole, 2nd edition, 1998.
6. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 1: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
7. Ueberhuber, C.W., Uberhuber, C., Numerical Computation 2: Methods, Software, and
Analysis, Springer, 1997 .
391460 Optical materials and their applications
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with the properties and applications of optical materials.
Subjects of study:
Optical isotropic and anisotropic materials, optical crystals, acousto-optical modulator, the
electro-optical effect and its applications, magneto-optical modulation, the photoelastic effect.
Absorption polarization, luminescence, optics of isotropic materials, polarized light, optics of
anisotropic materials, uni-axial and bi-axial crystals, materials with nonlinear properties,
materials used as light frequency multipliers.
Recommended literature:
1. Macleod, H. A, Thin-Film Optical Filters, 3rd Edition, 2001
2. Dragoman D. and Dragoman M., Optical Characterization of Solids, Springer; 2001
3. Rancourt J.D., "Optical Thin Films: Users Handbook". Society of Photo-Optical
Instrumentations, 1996
391417 Laboratory in advanced optics II
Credit points 1.0, lecture 0 weekly hours, tutorial 0 weekly hour, laboratory 4 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391415 Laboratory in advanced optics I
Course objective: acquaintance with optical phenomena by performing experimental projects in
the laboratory.
Subjects of study:
Spectroscopy, reflection from crystals, Fourier optics, optical fibers, Sagnac effect (optical gyro),
optical resonators, temperature measurement, measurements in IR, the Fabry-Perot
interferometer, the Twyman-Green interferometer.
Recommended literature:
Reference to the appropriate literature in accordance with experiment
391555 Optical measurements
Credit points 1.5, lecture 1 weekly hours, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: acquaintance with measurement and calibration techniques using optical
methods
Subjects of study:
Autocollimation, focal distances, spectrometers, methods and tools for measuring refraction
coefficients, aberration measurements and their classification, use of interferometric methods for
testing, types of interferometers, measuring the quality of an optical surface (plane surface and
curved surface), resolution, optical transfer function.
Recommended literature:
1. Malacara D., Optical Shop Testing John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition 2001
2. Hariharan P. Optical Interferometry, 2nd edition Academic Press 2003
3. Malacara Daniel, Servin Manuel, Malcacara Zacarias, Interferogram Analysis for Optical
Testing CRC Press 1998
391540 Interferometry and interferometric microscopy
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 Physical optics
Course objective: .
Subjects of study:
The Abbe theory of image formation, Airy disc, resolution in coherent and in incoherent
illumination, deconvolution, phase contrast, bright field microscopy, adjustment of the
condenser, the Mach-Zender system, the Jamin-Lebedeff system, other methods for achieving
contrast by means of interference in their comparison, dark field microscopy, Schlieren, contrast
by modulation, the zygo, confocal scanning.
Recommended literature:
1. D. J. Goldstein, Understanding the Light Microscope: A Computer-aided Introduction,
Elsevier 1999
2. S. Rajan, Tools and Techniques of Microbiology, Anmol Publications PVT 2002
3. P. Hariharan, Optical Interferometry, 2nd ed. Academic Press 2003
4. D.B. Murphy, Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging Wiley-Liss, 2001
5. Malacara John, Optical Shop Testing Pure and Applied Optics, 2nd ed., Wiley & Sons; 2001
6. Daniel Malacara, Manuel Servín, Zacarias Malacara, Interferogram Analysis For Optical
Testing, 2nd Edition CRC; 2005
391565 Light modulation and its application in displays
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 391410 physical optics, 391320 radiometry and detection of
electromagnetic radiation. `
Course objective: acquaintance with the principles and technologies of display screens.
Subjects of study:
Introduction to light modulation: the electro-optical, magneto-optical, acousto-optical, mechanooptical effects and electro-absorption. Design considerations, the method of operation and
performance of spatial modulators (SLMs) based on liquid crystals, micro-mirrors, acousto- and
magneto-optical cells, absorption devices in quantum wells, laser and light emitting diode (LED)
arrays. Main uses of SLMs, displays communication and optical interfaces, adaptive optics,
image converters, optical data processing, smart goggles, optical tweezers and biochemical
optical sensor arrays. Screen technology: video projection displays, HMDs and direct view
displays. Combined display-imaging systems. Future trends in SLM devices and displays.
Recommended literature:
1. U.Efron, M.Dekker."Spatial Light Modulator Technology", N.Y. (1995).
2. V.G.Chigrinov. "Liquid Crystal Devices", Artech House, Boston (1999).
3. E.H. Stupp, M.S.Brennholtz, M.Brenner, "Projection Displays" , J.Wiley, N.Y. (1998)
391020 Object-oriented programming in C++
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22100 Introduction to programming
Course objective: acquaintance with advanced technologies for object-oriented programming
and project development. The course is accompanied by laboratory which includes exercises in
the C++ language.
Subjects of study:
The principles of OOP programming, function overloading, initialization of instance variables,
constructor/destructor, operator overloading, copy constructor, assignment operators,
inheritance: overriding functions, abstract classes, static binding and dynamic binding,
constructor functions and destructor functions. Copying and duplication of objects, default
values of parameters, member functions and objects, basic class and inheriting class, overloading
of functions and operators.
Recommended literature:
1) Stroustrup Bjarne, The C++ Programming Language, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley 2000
2) Budd Timothy, An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, 3rd edition, Addison
Wesley; 2001
3) Deitel Harvey & Paul & Associates, C++ How to Program, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall; 2005
4) Lippman Stanley B., Lajoie Josée, Moo Barbara E., C++ Primer, 4th Edition Addison-Wesley
Professional; 2005
5) Beery T., The C++ language and object-oriented programming manual. (In Hebrew). Ami
publishing, 1993.
Elective courses: Mechano-optics profile
Group B: elective courses in mechanical engineering
22370 The theory of elasticity
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22310 mechanics of solids 2, 391011 partial differential equations
Course objective: acquaintance with the theoretical principles and examples of deformation and
stress calculations in an isotropic body with different deformation properties. Use of fundamental
methods in solid mechanics to define the parameters the stress field and the deformation field in
an elastic body under different loading conditions.
Subjects of study:
Introduction: basic concepts, definitions and assumptions. Stress theory: the stressed state at a
point, the stress tensor, principal stresses and planes. The Navier equation – equilibrium.
Deformation theory: deformations and displacements, linear deformations and angular
deformations at a point, the deformation tensor. The Cauchy equations – relations between
deformations and displacements. Stresses and deformations – Hooke’s law in direct and inverse
form. The relations between the elastic constants of matter. Boundary conditions in elasticity
theory. The equations of elasticity theory and the Saint-Venant principle. Plane problems in the
theory of elasticity – solutions for stresses (stress function) and displacements. Plane problems in
Cartesian and polar coordinates. Basic concepts in thermoelasticity and in plasticity theory.
Recommended literature:
1. Ragab A.R., Bayoumi S.E., Engineering Solid Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications,
CRC Press, 1999
2. Pytel A., Kiusalaas J., Mechanics of Materials. Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2003
3. Beer F. P., Johnston E. R. and De Wolf J. T., Mechanics of Materials. McGraw-Hill, 3rd ed.,
2002
4. Timoshenko S.P., Goodier J.N., Theory of Elasticity. 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1970.
22470 Corrosion of metals
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 22400 materials engineering
Course objective: acquaintance with the factors affecting corrosion of metals.
Subjects of study:
The theory of corrosion. The electrochemical mechanism of corrosion. The rate of corrosion. The
factors affecting corrosion. Typical corrosion processes: uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion,
galvanic corrosion, inter-crystalline corrosion, microbial corrosion, cracking, stress corrosion,
erosion and cavitation. Corrosion in water, in the atmosphere and in the soil. Methods of control
and protection against corrosion, coatings, environmental treatments, corrosion inhibitors,
cathodic protection, use of plastic and composite materials. The resistance of alloys to corrosion.
Corrosion monitoring. Material selection and engineering design from the aspect of corrosion.
Recommended literature:
1. Mars Guy Fontana, Corrosion Engineering, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
2. Herbert H. Uhlig, R.W. Revie, Corrosion and Corrosion Control, 3rd Edition, John Willy &
Sons, Inc., 1985.
3. Landrum R. James, Fundamentals of Designing for Corrosion Control, NACE, 1990.
22870 Measurement systems
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 22810 Introduction to control theory
Course objective:
Subjects of study:
Units of measurement. Measurement errors and loading error. Models for representing
measurement systems as systems in the time domain and in the frequency domain. The
measurement principles of resistance-based, inductive, piezoelectric and capacitance-based
sensors. Conversion, transfer and transmission of signals and physical values. Measurement of
temperature, strain, displacement, velocity and acceleration. Laboratory experience:
acquaintance with basic components such as resistors for converting physical signals of
temperature and elongation, piezoelectric crystals and coils. Acquaintance with standards and
comparison to manufacturer’s specifications. Different conversion circuits such as resistor,
capacitor and coil bridges and equipment amplifiers. Examination of the static and dynamic
response of different measurement components. Transfer and transmission of signals from the
measurement system to the control system. Calibration methods.
Recommended literature:
22785 Electronic packaging
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: 22620 heat transfer, 391140 the theory of waves and vibrations,
391305 introduction to electrical and electronic engineering
Course objective:
Subjects of study:
The principles of electronic packaging. Mechanisms of heat evacuation: conduction, natural
convection, forced convection, radiation. The principles of the “resistor network” simulation.
Vibration: systems with a single degree of freedom, two degrees of freedom, designed for
vibrations and shock. Packaging of electronic cards, mapping of environmental conditions, shock
absorbers. The combination between heat transfer and vibrations, noise, dust, ergonomics,
standards in electronic packaging, EMI, RFI.
Recommended literature:
1. Steinberg D. S. Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment, 2nd ed., Wiley-Interscience;
1991
2. Steinberg D. S. , Vibration Analysis for Electronic Equipment, 3rd ed., Wiley-Interscience,
2000
3. Holman J.P. Heat Transfer, 8th ed., McGraw Hill Higher Education; 2001
22873 Robotics
Credit points 3.0, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour, laboratory 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: 22810 introduction to control theory
Course objective: providing tools for design, implementation and control of robots.
Subjects of study:
Introduction and mathematical definitions, transformations of coordinate systems, invariant
constants, the kinematic model of a robot, kinematic chain, differential kinematics and definition
of the Jacobian, statics, stiffness, the duality principle, dynamics – the Lagrange equations and
the equations of motion of a robot, state control, force control. Laboratory experiments in
operating Cartesian and articulated robots, collaborations between robots in order to carry out
complex tasks, combinations between robots, sensors and controllers, changes in robot
dynamics.
Recommended literature:
1. Spong Mark W., Hutchinson Seth and Vidyasagar M., Robot Modeling and Control, Wiley
2005
2. Angeles Jorge, Fundamentals of Robotic Mechanical Systems: Theory, Methods, and
Algorithms, 3rd edition Springer; 2006.
3. Niku Saeed B. Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Systems, Applications, Prentice Hall; 2001.
4. Elgar Peter, Sensors for Measurement and Control, Prentice Hall; 1998.
5. Sciavicco Lorenzo and Siciliano Bruno, Modelling and Control of Robot Manipulators
(Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing), 2nd edition, Springer; 2007
6. Tsai Lung-Wen, Robot Analysis: The Mechanics of Serial and Parallel Manipulators, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc 2003.
7. Craig John J., Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall; 2003.
8. Gilat Amos, MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons 2004
51117 Ergonomics in mechanical engineering
Credit points 2.0, lecture 2 weekly hours
Required previous courses: probability and statistics
Course objective: basic principles in ergonomics
Subjects of study:
Humans in their work environment. Adjustments in the man-machine-environment system
(MMS). Physiological and biomechanical principles. Metabolism and the flow of energy in work
processes. Sensory organs and the process of information processing by the perceiving system.
Anthropometry, states of work and body postures, design of the work arrangement and work
stations. Environmental factors: light, noise, temperature, humidity, air pressure and
composition, deviation, vibration and acceleration. Organization of work: duration of
intermissions, shifts, psychological stress at the workplace. Reliability in MMS. Collaboration in
man-computer systems.
Recommended literature:
1. Sanders, M., McCormic, E., Human Factors in Engineering and Design, 7th ed., McGrawHill, 1993.
2. Bridger, R.S., Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
3. Kromer, K., Kromer, H. and Kromer- Elbert, K., Ergonomics. How to Design for Ease and
Efficiency, Prentice-Hall, 1994.
4. Bhattacharya, A., McGlothlin, J.D., Occupational Ergonomics. Theory and Application,
Marcel Dekker, 1966.
22854 Control theory
Credit points 2.5, lecture 2 weekly hours, tutorial 1 weekly hour
Required previous courses: Introduction to control theory
Course objective: acquaintance with principles and methods in control theory
Subjects of study:
The representation of a dynamic system in state variable space, the roots of the characteristic
equation in the canonical representation, methods for calculating the transition matrix in the
general solution, the transfer matrix, controllability and observability, cancellation of zeros and
poles – minimal system, the concept of stability, asymptotic stability according to Lyapunov, the
Lyapunov stability theorems, full-order state estimator, pole location control, introduction to
optimal control.
Recommended literature:
1. K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th ed., Prentice Hall 2002.
2. D'Azzo John J., Houpis Constantine H., Sheldon Stuart N., Linear Control System Analysis
and Design, CRC; 5th edition 2003
3. Dorf Richard C. and Bishop Robert H., Modern Control Systems, 10th ed., Prentice-Hall, 2005.