Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging

Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging covers topics central in diffractive optics, multidimensional Fourier methods and most modern analog and digital imaging/image processing techniques. Some algorithms discussed such as information recovery have close connections to other areas such as modern cryptography, super-resolution, lensless imaging, and modern printing/display technologies. For more information, please contact Prof. Ersoy (ersoy@purdue.edu).

ECE51300

Credit Hours:

3

Learning Objective:

i) Knowledge of important technologies based on wave propagation such as digital diffractive imaging techniques and devices involving principles of diffraction, Fourier analysis and synthesis techniques.
(ii) Knowledge of developments in areas of device fabrication and computer technology for fabrication of optical components and implementation of imaging/focusing modalities recently made possible.
(iii) Ability to deal with analysis of imaging and focusing techniques involving diffraction.
(iv) Knowledge of other topics, such as dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems and devices, micro/nano systems in need of rigorous diffraction theory, image and phase recovery involving Fourier analysis and Fourier iterative optimization techniques, focusing of wave energy and daylighting.
(v) Ability to utilize theoretical analysis of topics based on Fourier analysis and synthesis for system and device fabrications.

Description:

Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging covers topics central in diffractive optics, multidimensional Fourier methods and most modern analog and digital imaging/image processing techniques. Some algorithms discussed such as information recovery have close connections to other areas such as modern cryptography, super-resolution, lensless imaging, and modern printing/display technologies. For more information, please contact Prof. Ersoy (ersoy@purdue.edu). 

Topics Covered:

Foundations of Diffraction Theory; Angular Spectrum Method; Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction; Fourier Analysis of Optical Systems and Image Formation; Spatial Filtering and Optical Information Processing; Tomography and Synthetic Aperture Radar; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Optimization Techniques; Wavefront Reconstruction (Holography); Diffractive Optical Elements; Diffraction Gratings and Zone Plates I; Micro/Nano Devices and Rigorous Diffraction Theory; Numerical Methods; Wavelength Division Multiplexing and Demultiplexing

Prerequisites:

EE301, EE311, or equivalents; Engineering Science, Engineering Design.

Applied / Theory:

65 / 35

Web Address:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/~ersoy/ece513_f15/

Homework:

Homeworks and Matlab exercises.

Projects:

Required - Course project report for testing students' understanding of analysis and synthesis topics.

Exams:

2 midterm exams, no final.

Textbooks:

Tentative--Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging, Okan K. Ersoy, J. Wiley, 1st, ISBN:9780471238164

Computer Requirements:

Simulation studies are carried out using Matlab and other professional software packages for analysis and design.