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Optical Sensors

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Optical Sensors
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005
Module code: MST504
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V+2PA (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
4
Semester: 5
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Project work

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MST504 Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005 , semester 5, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 120 hours (equivalent to 4 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 75 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
MST101 Mechanics, Electricity, Optics
MST301 Vibrations and Waves


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Recommended as prerequisite for:
MST602 Sensor Engineering Project


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Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Martin Löffler-Mang
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Martin Löffler-Mang

[updated 01.10.2005]
Learning outcomes:
Final module covering optics.
Building on what was learned in the more physics-oriented modules “Mechanics, Electricity, Optics” and “Vibrations and Waves”, this module aims to introduce students to real, practical applications of optical sensors. Students will be introduced to the most important sensor elements and how they can be combined into complex systems. Students will undertake a project in which they construct their own sensor system.

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Module content:
Part I – Fundamentals: Electromagnetic waves; Term diagrams and energy bands; Quantum optics; Diffraction and interference; Polarization; Aberrations and resolution; Optical coatings
 
Part II – Elements of optical sensors: LEDs; Lasers, Laser diodes, Photodiodes, CCD sensors; Photomultipliers; Solar cells; Optical waveguides; Optocouplers; Displays
 
Part III – Optical sensor systems: Light barriers; Triangulation; CD player; Barcode reader; Fibre-optic sensors; Spectrometer; Particle measuring technology; Flow measurement; Endoscopy; Telescopes; Integrated optics

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Teaching methods/Media:
Lectures and project work

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Recommended or required reading:
Jansen:  Optoelektronik
Eichler:  Laser
Young: Optik, Laser, Wellenleiter
Litfin:  Technische Optik
Ruck:  Lasermethoden in der Strömungsmesstechnik


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