1. E. Hecht: OPTIK, Addison Wesley, 1989.
2. H.-P. Herzig (Ed.): Fundamentals of Microoptics, Elements, Systems and Applications, Taylor & Francis, 1997.
3. OSLO Optics Reference Manual, Lambda Research

This course aims to teach students basic skills in working with tools for design and optimization of optical systems.

Simulation of simple optical elements (lenses, mirror, prism
Simulation of simple optical systems (eyeglasses, magnifying glass, microscope, binoculars, telescope)
Imaging errors (aberrations)
Evaluation of imaging quality of optical systems
Computer-aided optimization of optical systems
Fibre-optical systems and laser
Diffractive elements
Illumination design