Undergraduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2026

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
OPT 1000-01 Teaching Assistantship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Graduate teaching assistantship in Optics Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
OPT 197-01 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or MATH 171 equivalent. Location (MW 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
OPT 197-02 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan M 10:00AM - 11:30AM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or equivalent. Location (M 10:00AM - 11:30AM)
OPT 197-03 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan W 10:00AM - 11:30AM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or equivalent. Location (W 10:00AM - 11:30AM)
OPT 197-04 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan F 10:00AM - 11:30AM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or equivalent. Location (F 10:00AM - 11:30AM)
OPT 197-05 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan F 1:00PM - 2:30PM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or equivalent. Location (F 1:00PM - 2:30PM)
OPT 197-06 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan F 2:30PM - 4:00PM
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. . Must have completed MATH 141 or MATH 161 or equivalent. Location (F 2:30PM - 4:00PM)
OPT 202-01 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan MW 6:15PM - 9:55PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location (MW 6:15PM - 9:55PM)
OPT 202-02 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan TR 12:30PM - 3:20PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location (TR 12:30PM - 3:20PM)
OPT 202-03 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan TR 3:25PM - 6:05PM
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis. Location (TR 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 204-01 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova M 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (M 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
OPT 204-02 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova F 9:00AM - 12:00PM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (F 9:00AM - 12:00PM)
OPT 204-03 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova R 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (R 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-04 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova W 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (W 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-05 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova M 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (M 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 204-06 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova T 6:15PM - 8:55PM
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers. Prerequisites: OPT 203 or instructor permission Location (T 6:15PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 211-02 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich W 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs. Location (W 8:00AM - 8:50AM)
OPT 211-03 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich W 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs. Location (W 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
OPT 214-01 Intro Opt Sys. Layout/Anlys John Bowen T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course gives engineering undergraduates early exposure to the tools (e.g. Zemax/CODE V) needed for most summer internships while introducing methods for the design and analysis of optical systems. Topics covered will include specifying system requirements, layout, optimization, and evaluation. Examples covered will include standard imaging, afocal systems, and illumination. Prerequisite: OPT 241 Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 222-01 Color Technology Jennifer Kruschwitz MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Color Technology is more than just pigments, dyes, paints, and textiles. Everywhere in modern technology (smart phones, tablets, displays, lighting, cinema, printers, etc.) is the need for a basic understanding of how we measure, identify, communicate, specify, and render color from one device to another. This course addresses color order systems, color spaces, color measurement, color difference, additive and subtractive color, and rendering of color images. The student will learn about color matching, lighting conditions, metamerism, and color constancy. At the semesters end, each student will have compiled a Color Toolbox with useful functions to derive different necessary color values within MatLab. Prerequisites: OPT 197, OPT 211 & 212 [MatLab], Linear Algebra, MATH 165 Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 223-01 Quantum Thry of Opt Mat&Dev Andrew Berger TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. Prerequisite courses: MATH 164, MATH 165 (Can be taken concurrently with instructor permission), PHYS 122, OPT 262. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
OPT 223-03 Quantum Thry of Opt Mat&Dev Andrew Berger M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters. Prerequisite courses: MATH 164, MATH 165 (Can be taken concurrently with instructor permission), PHYS 122, OPT 262. Location (M 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 225-01 Sources and Detectors Jaime Cardenas MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course provides the basic concepts required for understanding radiometry and the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. The course is based around the design of an optical system that connects sources and detectors with radiometry Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 232-01 Optomechanical Design Victor Genberg MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective. Location (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 232-02 Optomechanical Design Victor Genberg W 7:40PM - 8:55PM
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective. Location (W 7:40PM - 8:55PM)
OPT 244-01 Lens Design Julie Bentley TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 244-02 Lens Design Julie Bentley T 4:50PM - 6:05PM
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects. Location (T 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 244-03 Lens Design Julie Bentley R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects. Location (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
OPT 247-01 Advanced Optical Coatings Jennifer Kruschwitz MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Specialty and custom coatings and their scientific applications and business uses. Location (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
OPT 247-02 Advanced Optical Coatings Jennifer Kruschwitz F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Specialty and custom coatings and their scientific applications and business uses. Location (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 254-01 Nanometrology Laboratory Svetlana Lukishova TR 8:00AM - 9:30AM
This advanced, 4-credit-hour laboratory class (in person) for juniors and seniors (sophomores should contact the instructor for permission) consists of three laboratory modules accompanied by lecture materials: Module 1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Module 2. Atomic force microscopy; Module 3. Confocal fluorescence and optical microscopy. In addition to one 2 h lab per week, topics covered in two 1-1.5 h lab lectures per week include function and capabilities of the SEM and TEM, the principles of atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy of single nanoemitters, optical microscopy including high-resolution optical microscopy, and discussion of advances of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The laboratory components will use the facilities of the University of Rochester Integrated Nanosystems Center and the Institute of Optics. Students are expected to have completed a sequence in introductory physics. Maximum 8 students can take this course. Grading will be based on three lab reports and three quizzes. The schedule of OPT 254/PHYS 371 will be selected before starting this class for the days and time convenient to every student. Please, contact Prof. Svetlana Lukishova (lukishov@optics.rochester.edu) for all questions. This is a required class for the University of Rochester undergraduate program on the Certificate for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. If you are interested in the Certificate program, please contact Prof. Lukishova. Location (TR 8:00AM - 9:30AM)
OPT 261-02 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography. Location (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
OPT 261-03 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
OPT 261-04 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography. Location (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 265-01 Introduction to Lasers Xi-Cheng Zhang F 10:00AM - 12:30PM
This course will introduce the fundamental knowledge of laser systems. It is designed for the science and the engineering undergraduate students who are without advanced theoretical and experimental optical backgrounds. The course will cover the basic laser principles, laser design and operation, laser safety, and applications in different industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, etc. Students will be introduced to spontaneous and stimulated emission, population inversion, optical resonator and cavity design, Gaussian beams, laser output characteristics, pulsed lasers (Q switching, and mode-locking). Different types of lasers (gas, liquid, solid, and fiber) will be briefly discussed. The class format is weekly lecture and lab demonstration (weight about 55-45). Prerequisites: OPT 225 or Instructor Permission Location (F 10:00AM - 12:30PM)
OPT 272-01 Advanced Biomedical Microscopy Michael Giacomelli TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics. Prerequisites: OPT261 and BME270 or permission of instructor. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
OPT 287-01 Math Methods in Opt & Physics Miguel Alonso TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
To develop some classical tools for the solution of integrals and differential equations commonly seen in physics and optics. Emphasis will be on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving physical systems and schema Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
OPT 287-02 Math Methods in Opt & Physics Miguel Alonso F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
To develop some classical tools for the solution of integrals and differential equations commonly seen in physics and optics. Emphasis will be on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving physical systems and schema Location (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
OPT 307-01 Sem Practicum Sean O'Neill MW 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Overview of techniques for using the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Scanning Probe (AFM, STM) and analyzing data. Students perform independent lab projects by semester's end. Students need the instructor's permission to take this course. E-mail Sean O'Neill at sean.oneill@rochester.edu. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:30PM)
OPT 311-01 Opt Senior Design Project Wayne Knox MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Documenting each stage,student teams design, build, and test an optical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
OPT 321-01 Senior Theses II Wayne Knox MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
With faculty supervision: reading, experimentation, and writing of final thesis and presentation of results. Students wishing to major in 'Optics' will register for this course. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
OPT 391-01 Independent Study – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
OPT 395-01 Independent Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
OPT 395-06 Independent Research Jannick Rolland-Thompson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
OPT 204-01 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
OPT 197-02 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
OPT 223-03 Quantum Thry of Opt Mat&Dev Andrew Berger
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters.
OPT 204-05 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
Monday and Wednesday
OPT 197-01 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
OPT 247-01 Advanced Optical Coatings Jennifer Kruschwitz
Specialty and custom coatings and their scientific applications and business uses.
OPT 222-01 Color Technology Jennifer Kruschwitz
Color Technology is more than just pigments, dyes, paints, and textiles. Everywhere in modern technology (smart phones, tablets, displays, lighting, cinema, printers, etc.) is the need for a basic understanding of how we measure, identify, communicate, specify, and render color from one device to another. This course addresses color order systems, color spaces, color measurement, color difference, additive and subtractive color, and rendering of color images. The student will learn about color matching, lighting conditions, metamerism, and color constancy. At the semesters end, each student will have compiled a Color Toolbox with useful functions to derive different necessary color values within MatLab.
OPT 261-03 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography.
OPT 225-01 Sources and Detectors Jaime Cardenas
This course provides the basic concepts required for understanding radiometry and the operation of optical sources and photodetectors. It covers important sources such as lasers and light-emitting diodes as well several types of photodetectors. The course is based around the design of an optical system that connects sources and detectors with radiometry
OPT 307-01 Sem Practicum Sean O'Neill
Overview of techniques for using the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Scanning Probe (AFM, STM) and analyzing data. Students perform independent lab projects by semester's end.
OPT 232-01 Optomechanical Design Victor Genberg
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective.
OPT 202-01 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
OPT 311-01 Opt Senior Design Project Wayne Knox
Documenting each stage,student teams design, build, and test an optical device or instrument for a faculty, community or industrial sponsor.
OPT 321-01 Senior Theses II Wayne Knox
With faculty supervision: reading, experimentation, and writing of final thesis and presentation of results. Students wishing to major in 'Optics' will register for this course.
Tuesday
OPT 214-01 Intro Opt Sys. Layout/Anlys John Bowen
This course gives engineering undergraduates early exposure to the tools (e.g. Zemax/CODE V) needed for most summer internships while introducing methods for the design and analysis of optical systems. Topics covered will include specifying system requirements, layout, optimization, and evaluation. Examples covered will include standard imaging, afocal systems, and illumination.
OPT 244-02 Lens Design Julie Bentley
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects.
OPT 204-06 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
Tuesday and Thursday
OPT 254-01 Nanometrology Laboratory Svetlana Lukishova
This advanced, 4-credit-hour laboratory class (in person) for juniors and seniors (sophomores should contact the instructor for permission) consists of three laboratory modules accompanied by lecture materials: Module 1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Module 2. Atomic force microscopy; Module 3. Confocal fluorescence and optical microscopy. In addition to one 2 h lab per week, topics covered in two 1-1.5 h lab lectures per week include function and capabilities of the SEM and TEM, the principles of atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy of single nanoemitters, optical microscopy including high-resolution optical microscopy, and discussion of advances of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The laboratory components will use the facilities of the University of Rochester Integrated Nanosystems Center and the Institute of Optics. Students are expected to have completed a sequence in introductory physics.
OPT 223-01 Quantum Thry of Opt Mat&Dev Andrew Berger
Intro to quantum mechanics in the context of modern optics and optical technology. Wave mechanics as applied to electrons in crystals and in quantum wells and the optical properties of materials. Semiconductor junctions in photodetectors and photoemitters.
OPT 272-01 Advanced Biomedical Microscopy Michael Giacomelli
This course will review the engineering of optical system for biomedical microscopy by exploring widely used biomedical imaging systems such as confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy and optical coherent tomography among others. These techniques will be introduced in the context of the imaging problems they solve with a goal of giving students a broad, undergraduate level understanding of the constraints and solutions to biomedical microscopy. The graduate version of this course will include additional assignments and be appropriate for graduate students starting out in biomedical optics.
OPT 287-01 Math Methods in Opt & Physics Miguel Alonso
To develop some classical tools for the solution of integrals and differential equations commonly seen in physics and optics. Emphasis will be on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving physical systems and schema
OPT 202-02 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
OPT 202-03 Physical Optics Lab Lecture Jim Zavislan
This lab complements OPT 261. Experiments cover interference and diffraction phenomena, introduction to optical information processing and electronic imaging systems with emphasis on error analysis.
OPT 244-01 Lens Design Julie Bentley
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects.
Wednesday
OPT 211-02 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs.
OPT 211-03 Matlab for Optics I Lecture Gregory Savich
Teaches techniques of transforming continuous problems to discrete mathematical models. Students learn computational methods for solving problems in optics using high level software. Includes labs.
OPT 197-03 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
OPT 261-04 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography.
OPT 204-04 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
OPT 232-02 Optomechanical Design Victor Genberg
System performance of glass with metal or plastic, kinematic design, material limitations. Applications to optical metrology, alignment, geometry 2D and 3D. This course is an OPT elective.
Thursday
OPT 261-02 Physical Optics I Nick Vamivakas
Complex representation of waves; scalar diffraction theory; Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction and application to measurement; diffraction and image formation; optical transfer function; coherent optical systems, optical data processing, and holography.
OPT 244-03 Lens Design Julie Bentley
3rd order aberration theory, optimization theory, global optimization, variables and constraints of various lens materials and types. Course concludes with individual lens design projects.
OPT 204-03 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
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OPT 204-02 Sources and Detectors Lab Svetlana Lukishova
This course is offered in conjunction with OPT 225 (Sources and Detectors) and OPT 223 (Quantum Theory). It provides practical experience in spectroscopic and radiometric measurements. All types of optical sources will be characterized, including mode-locked fiber laser, LEDs, diode lasers, gas discharge tubes, black-body source, and nanocrystal quantum dots. Students will have hands-on experience with cleaving and fusion splicing of optical fibers. Photodetectors for different spectral bands (including single-photon counting detectors) will be used in all labs. Quantum optics part includes photon statistics of laser and pseudo-thermal source and single-photon interference in Young’s double-slit and Mach-Zehnder interferometers.
OPT 197-04 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
OPT 265-01 Introduction to Lasers Xi-Cheng Zhang
This course will introduce the fundamental knowledge of laser systems. It is designed for the science and the engineering undergraduate students who are without advanced theoretical and experimental optical backgrounds. The course will cover the basic laser principles, laser design and operation, laser safety, and applications in different industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, etc. Students will be introduced to spontaneous and stimulated emission, population inversion, optical resonator and cavity design, Gaussian beams, laser output characteristics, pulsed lasers (Q switching, and mode-locking). Different types of lasers (gas, liquid, solid, and fiber) will be briefly discussed. The class format is weekly lecture and lab demonstration (weight about 55-45).
OPT 247-02 Advanced Optical Coatings Jennifer Kruschwitz
Specialty and custom coatings and their scientific applications and business uses.
OPT 197-05 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
OPT 287-02 Math Methods in Opt & Physics Miguel Alonso
To develop some classical tools for the solution of integrals and differential equations commonly seen in physics and optics. Emphasis will be on gaining insight and experience in the use of these powerful and elegant tools for describing, solving and resolving physical systems and schema
OPT 197-06 Optical Measurements and Computational Analysis Jim Zavislan
In this course you will build common optical instruments and make measurements of object properties and radiometric quantities. You will learn how to quantify the uncertainty of the measurements and report your findings with the appropriate number of significant digits. The course uses Matlab and Python programing languages to analyze data, plot data and interface microcontrollers to cameras, LEDs, detectors and mechanical stages. The course includes bi-weekly in-person lectures, weekly in-person labs, weekly in-person workshops and asynchronous on-line videos. .
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