Optical Phenomena

Course: Optical Phenomena

Code: 3ФЕИТ08024

ECTS points: 6 ECTS

Number of classes per week: 3+0+0+3

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lihnida Stojanovska - Georgievska

Course Goals (acquired competencies): Introduction to the basics of optical image formation and application of various optical elements such as lenses, monochromatic filters, polarisers, etc. in multimedia technologies. Introduction to the concept of visual perception and 3D vision, as well as the basics of formation of three-dimensional image. Gaining the ability to design lighting for media needs and applying light effects.

Course Syllabus: Light as part of the EM spectrum. Elements of geometrical optics: propagation of light, refraction, the image formation, dispersion. Optical elements: prisms, filters, lenses. Aberration in lenses. Optical devices: microscope, camera, camcorder. Design of modern optical systems. Tolerance and methods of optimization of optical systems. Elements of visual perception, the human eye as an optical device: image formation, motion picture, stereoscopic 3D vision. Definition of color, color vision, color formation, colorimetry. Application of physical optics (diffraction, interference and polarization) in multimedia performance. Polarizing filters. Atmospheric optics. Light sources, LEDs, lasers. Holography and holographic image. Photometry: brightness, lighting design and light effects.

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