Interferometric and non-interferometric techniques. Laboratories 4 sessions of 3 hours. How a sensor is assembled in practice and completed to the outside world. How optical signal processors are assembled. Knowledge Physical characteristics of optical fibres and other optical components.
Skills Experience in setting up optical systems on an optical bench and in taking measurements.
Syllabus Set experiments to demonstrate working principles of extrinsic and extrinsic sensors and of a simple optical signal processing system. There will also be a course project on an interferometric temperature sensor. Report Writing 5 hours per term These times are a rough estimate of the work required outside formal classes by a typical student. There will be wide variations between individuals, but you will run a grave risk of failure if you spend significantly less time on this course than these guidelines suggest. No exemption permitted.