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The primary objective is to introduce and discuss the operational principles of commonly applied devices which are based on the light material interaction. 

Learning outcomes and obtained knowledge: General knowledge about the basic physical properties of light and propagation of electromagnetic waves, operation of passive optical components, characteristics of non-coherent light sources, the operation principles and conditions of lasers, discussion f of common types of laser, basic properties of optical materials, operation principles of light sensor and photodetectors. general discussion of photometric and radiometric quantities, characteristics of imaging sensors, operation  principles.   

1 General introduction; fundamental physical properties of a light, principle of electromagnetic wave propagation.  

2 Passive and active optical components 

3 Non-coherent light sources I. Thermal and luminescent radiators, Electroluminescent radiators and light emitting diodes, Photodetectors 

4 Introduction into coherent light sources. Operation principles of lasers. Cathegorization of lasers according to the active medium.

5 Solid state lasers and their applications. operation principle of laser diodes and applications 

6 Physical properties of optical materials. Optical glasses and their properties 

7 Manufacturing of optical crystals and their properties  

8 Optical thin layers, Optical components: modulators, deflectors 

9 Optical components polarizators, filters, non-linear optics 

10 Optical switches, Magnetooptical, acoustooptical devices

11 Polymers and liquid crystals. Liquid crystal devices 

12 Displays 

13 Optical data transmission, optical fibers 

14 CMOS and CCD detectors 

Mid-term period: successful fulfillment of mid-term exams between the 8-11st week of the semester.