• Geometrical optics – Approximation of geometrical optics, geometrical optics laws, ray tracing, Huygens principle, Fermat principle and optical length
• Gaussian optics - Ray tracing, optical system and transition matrix, mirror formation, basics of optical system, lenses, applications.
• Apertures – Entrance apertures and optical system irises, field apertures and optical system windows, optical field, focal and field depth.
• Aberration elements – Aberration types, aberration of wavefront ray aberration, monochromatic aberrations: spherical, coma, astigmatism, curvature of the field of the image, distortion, chromatic aberration
• Light interference – Interference of two waves, conditions of existence and coherence, fringes, interference of point sources, young experiment and fundamental interference structures
• Interferometry – Operation principle of interferometers, Michelson interferometer, Mach-Zehnder and Fabry-Perot interferometers, resolution and free spectral range
• Scalar theory of diffraction- The propagation of a light disturbance in space. Green's function. Kirchhoff's boundary conditions. Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction.
• Fourier optics - The propagation of a light disturbance in the spatial frequency domain. Angular spectrum. The propagation as a frequency filter. Transmittance function. Elementary optical processes.
• Principles of optical processing -Elementary physical phenomena: propagation, reflection, refraction, thin lens. Propagation through lens. Image formation. Optical system operating with coherent and incoherent light.
• Holography – Hologram construction, reconstruction, hologram types and applications

The course includes an introduction to the concepts of classical optics and its applications. The context of the course targets to the introduction of the basic parameters of optics and the knowledge of characteristic properties along with an association with the other domains of electrical engineering. Moreover, the course offers an update on the applications of optics and optic devices along with their functionality and the relevant applications. Finally, this course offers to the students the opportunity to get prepared for the forthcoming courses of photonic technology and optical communications. Additionally, it offers the capability of development of a rational analytical and structural way of thinking.

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of transmission of optical waves,
• Recognize optical structures and analyze their functionality,
• Familiarize with design methodologies for complex structures,
• Be aware of a broad spectrum of practical classical and modern applications of optics. 

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The final degree is calculated from a final written examination. There is a need of a degree of 5 out of 10, or greater for considering the examination as successful. Moreover, the possibility of optional semester exercises that can offer an additive degree, in the case that the degree of the written examination exceeds 5, can be given.

Students’ evaluation means:

•          Written examination through short-answer questions (Formative, conclusive)

•          Written examination through open-ended questions (Formative, conclusive)

•          Written work (Formative, conclusive)

•          Written examination via problem solving (Formative, conclusive)

The utilization of multiple literature sources is realized whereas the students are being monitored while executing the optional exercises.

The final evaluation is being announced through the electronic course platform, where all the students that have are officially listed to the course have access. Moreover, after the evaluation announcement, timeslots for discussion regarding the examination are set, so that the students see their exam answers and any possible mistakes.

The outline of the course, the course targets and the valuation criteria are announced both orally during the lectures and through the course website (e-class).

- Recommended Book Resources:

[1]   Hecht Eugene, Οπτική, Γ. ΔΑΡΔΑΝΟΣ - Κ. ΔΑΡΔΑΝΟΣ Ο.Ε., 1η Έκδοση/2018 (επιστ. επιμ. Βές Σωτήρης).

[2]   Γιώργος Ασημέλλης, Γιάννης Βαμβακάς, Πάνος Δρακόπουλος, Γεωμετρική Οπτική, ‘Εκδοση 1η/2012.

[3]   Introduction to Optics: International Edition, 3ed. - Pedrotti, Frank L.; Pedrotti, Leno M.; Pedrotti, Leno S. - Addison-Wesley [Pearson], 2007, USA.

[4]   Fundamentals of Optics, 4ed - Jenkins, Francis A; White, Harvey E. - McGraw-Hill, 2001, USA.

- Recommended Article/Paper Resources:

Journal of Optical Technology – OSA

Applied Optics – OSA

Journal of Optics – IOPscience

Optics – MDPI

IEEE Photonics Journal

IEEE Photonics Technology Letters