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Ph.D. on Defence Technologies and Systems

STS616

LASERS AND PHOTONICS

Course Code
STS616
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn optical elements and sensors.
  2. Performs optical designs by making ray and physical optics based calculations.
  3. Know passive and active imaging methods and system designs.
  4. Learn optical control systems, countermeasures and protection techniques.
  5. Learn image processing, detection and dynamic learning algorithms in embedded systems.
  6. able to read and interpret patents and technical reports describing the working principles of optical-based defense systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionBasic Optical Concepts,Lasers and active light sources (VIS, IR),Optical Sensors (APD, PMT, CMOS / CCD, ICCD / ICMOS, Bolometer, Thickener),Ray / Physical Optics Design,Night Vision Systems,Thermal Imaging Systems,Hyperspectral Imaging Systems,Active Imaging Systems,Advanced Electro-Optic and Acousto-Optical systems,Optical Guidance and Missile Searchers,Laser Guided Energy Weapons,Optical Protection and Electro-Optic Countermeasures,Remote Biometric and Chemical Detection,Digital Image / Signal Processing, Detection, Detection and Deep Learning Algorithms
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic Optical Concepts
2nd Week Lasers and active light sources (VIS, IR)
3rd Week Optical Sensors (APD, PMT, CMOS / CCD, ICCD / ICMOS, Bolometer, Thickener)
4th Week Ray / Physical Optics Design
5th Week Night Vision Systems
6th Week Thermal Imaging Systems
7th Week Hyperspectral Imaging Systems
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Active Imaging Systems
10th Week Advanced Electro-Optic and Acousto-Optical systems
11th Week Optical Guidance and Missile Searchers
12th Week Laser Guided Energy Weapons
13th Week Optical Protection and Electro-Optic Countermeasures
14th Week Remote Biometric and Chemical Detection
15th Week Digital Image / Signal Processing, Detection, Detection and Deep Learning Algorithms
Recommended or Required ReadingPedrotti, Frank L., Leno M. Pedrotti, and Leno S. Pedrotti. Introduction to optics. Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Holst, Gerald C. "Testing and evaluation of infrared imaging systems." Testing and evaluation of infrared imaging systems/Gerald C. Holst. Winter Park, FL: JCD Pub.; Bellingham, WA: SPIE Optical Engineering Press, c1998.. 1998.
Chang, Chein-I. Hyperspectral imaging: techniques for spectral detection and classification. Vol. 1. Springer Science & Business Media, 2003.
McAulay, Alastair D. Military laser technology for defense: Technology for revolutionizing 21st century warfare. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
Vollmer, Michael, and M. A. Klaus-Peter. Infrared thermal imaging: fundamentals, research and applications. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
Burger, Wilhelm, and Mark J. Burge. Principles of Digital Image Processing: Advanced Methods. Springer Science & Business Media, 2013.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 10 20
Project 1 36 36
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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