Training objectives:
-Establish matrix theory to analyze actual optical systems and understand the limitations of these systems.
-Understand the propagation and interference of electromagnetic waves in various media and learn to analyze the refraction and reflection of waves between two distinct media;
-Understand the interferometric techniques and their applications.
-Understand the Fraunhofer diffraction and Fresnel diffraction and their essential aspects.
-Learn the basics of fiber optics, lasers and holograms.

Generic skills: Competence in analysis and synthesis; Competence in oral and written communication; Computer skills related to the scope of the study; Competence to solve problems; Competence in critical reasoning; Ethical commitment; Adaptability to new situations; Creativity; Concern with quality; Competency in self-criticism and self-evaluation.

1. Geometrical Optics: thick lenses; matrix analysis of optical systems; the theory of Seidel aberrations ; computational analysis of optical systems.
2. Waves: 1, 2 and 3D progressive waves ; superposition of waves; 2D and 3D standing waves; wave packets; group velocity.
3. Electromagnetic waves: dispersive optical media; polarization of light; birefringence; Fresnel equations.
4. Interference and Interferometry: dielectric films; interference by multiple reflection; Michelson interferometer;
5. Fraunhofer diffraction and Fresnel Diffraction.
6. Fiber optics, lasers and holography: analysis of the physical concept and applications.

Algebra, Mathematical Analysis, General Physics, Electromagnetism