Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Material Engineering
Name of the module: Optics for Materials Science
Number of module: 365-1-4841
BGU Credits: 3
Course Description:
ECTS credits: 4
The course is devoted to the description of the effects of light propagation in
Academic year: 2012-2013
materials. In the framework of the course the students will learn the different
Semester: Spring semester
physical models that allow qualitative description and quantitative explanation of
Hours of instruction:3 hours per week
the behavior of the light waves in materials and the response of materials on the
Location of instruction:
light. Numerous applications of the optical methods of measurements of the
will be
defined
properties of materials and the devices used for such measurements are discussed.
Language of instruction: Hebrew
The first part of the course is related to description of propagation of the light in
Cycle: First cycle
the framework of the geometrical optics. The photometry and refractometry
Position:
elective
course
undergraduate students (4
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for
year of
apparatus are described.
The second part describes the wave properties of the light and the principles of the
education) in Materials Engineering
measurements in the materials – interferometry, diffraction, etc.
Department
The third part is devoted to explanation of the interaction of electromagnetic
Field
of
Education:
Materials
waves with materials. It is explained how anisotropic properties of materials
Engineering: Physics of interaction of
influence the propagation of light. Several examples of devices based on the
light with matter, applications of the
corresponding effects are presented.
laws of optics to characterization of
materials,
optic
measurements
devices
the
properties
for
of
materials.
Responsible department: Materials
Engineering
General prerequisites: none
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indicate
failure
To introduce students to the basic effects of light propagation in the matter
considering the principles of the geometrical optics and the optics of
electromagnetic waves.
Students will learn the links of the laws of optics with the wide spectra of the
applications of the optical effects in measuring the properties of materials. The
course will focus on the optical devices used to control the materials.
Objectives of the module:
Grading scale:the grading scale would
would
Aims of the module:
and
100
Students would understand the impacts of the optical methods of investigation the
properties of materials on the basis of the underlying physics and as a consequence
of the mathematical description of the interaction of light with matter.
complete success), passing grade is
Learning outcomes of the module:
56.
On successful completion of the course the students should be able to:
1. Define and describe the propagation of light in uniform and non-uniform
media in the framework of geometrical optics and optics of
electromagnetic waves.
2. Describe the processes used in engineering the optical devices.
3. Apply principles of optics to determine properties of materials.
4. Discuss and explain the properties of materials with respect to light
propagation.
5. Relate the specific features of the propagation of light with chemical
composition of materials, their anisotropy and transparency.
6. Compare the properties of materials with respect to their response to
excitations by light.
7. Summarize the main contributions of optics to the field of
characterization of materials.
Lecturer: Prof. David Fuks
Contact details: room 012, building
59
Office phone: 08-6461460
Email: fuks@bgu.ac.il
Office hours:
Monday, from 9 to 11 AM
Module evaluation: at the end of the
semester the students will evaluate the
Attendance regulation: attendance and participation in class is mandatory (at least
80%).
module, in order to draw conclusions,
and for the university's internal needs.
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Material Engineering
Confirmation:
the
syllabus
was
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: lectures, which include the
confirmed by the faculty academic
examples for solving problems linked to the physical properties of materials.
advisory committee to be valid on
Assessment:
2012-2013.
Final Exam: 100%
Last update: 02.09.2012
Work and assignments: Exam consists of three numerical problems and two
theoretical questions
Time required for individual work: in addition to attendance in class, the students
are expected to do their assignment and individual work: at least 2 hours per week.
Module Content\ schedule and outlines:
1. Electromagnetic theory of light. Propagation of light in uniform and
non-uniform media. (3 hours)
2. Radiation of light. Flux of light, Intensity of light, Light exposure.
Photometry. (3 hours)
3. Propagation of rays in non-uniform media. Full internal reflection.
Reflection of light and its applications in optical devices. Refractometers. (3 hours)
4. Elements of geometrical optics. Course of rays in lenses, focal plane,
Imperfections in lenses, aberrations. Magnifiers, optical microscope. (3 hours)
5. Principle of superposition, monochromatic waves, coherent waves,
Interference of light. (3 hours)
6. Interference in reflection from thin films. Applications: dilatometry,
Enlightenment of lenses. Newton rings and their applications for quality control
of the surfaces of lenses, measuring of the wavelength of monochromatic
waves. (3 hours)
7. Interferometers and their applications for measurements of properties
of materials. (3 hours)
8. Diffraction of light, diffraction lattice and its application in spectral
analysis, permutation ability of optic devices, Spectrometers,
spectral analysis of mixtures. (3 hours)
9. Polarization of light. Polarization in reflection and refraction.
Degree of polarization.(3 hours)
10. Birefringent materials. Materials with uniaxial anisotropy, double refraction.
Polarizers, Nicol prism, interference of polarized light. (3 hours)
11. Artificial anisotropy under stress and in electric field. Rotating of the
polarizer plane by magnetic field. Application of the polarized light in
materials science. (3 hours)
12. Dispersion of light, normal and abnormal dispersion. Link of the dielectric
permeability with the wavelength of light - elementary electronic theory of
dispersion of light. (3 hours)
13. Absorption and dissipation of light. (3 hours)
Required reading:
1.
2.
Fundamentals of optics, F.A. Jenkins, 4th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1976.
Optics, M.V. Klein, Th. E. Furtak, 2nd Ed., Wiley, New York, 1986.
Principles of the Theory of Solids, J. M. Ziman, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1965.
Additional literature:
Geometrical and Physical Optics, R.S. Longhurst, Longman, New York, 1973.
Optics: A short course for Engineers&Scientists, Ch. Williams, O.A. Becklund,
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1972.
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