OPTI 421/521L : Introductory Optomechanical Engineering Lab
Fall 2016
- Class: Meinel 432, Fridays, 10:00-10:50
- Labs: Meinel 106A/101, times to be arranged
Instructor
Prof. Jim Burge
- Optical Sciences Rm. 733
- (520) 621-8182
- jburge@optics.arizona.edu
Chang Jin Oh
- Optical Sciences Rm. 117
- (520) 626-5454
- cjoh@optics.arizona.edu
Todd Horne
- Optical Sciences Rm. 106C
- hornet@optics.arizona.edu
Teaching Assistants
Kal Kadlec
Nirantha Balagopal
Syllabus
Content
Lab 1: First Order Optics
Lab 2: Alignment
Lab 3: Centering
Lab 4: Introduction to Precision Metrology
Lab 5: Total Station, Laser Tracker, and CMM (Two Week Lab)
Lab 6: Kinematics and Constraints
Lab 7: Inspection of Optical Components
Lab 8: Vibration – Estimation of Fundamental Natural Frequency, Damping Ratio
Lab 9: Vibration – Modal Testing
Lab 10: Adhesives and Fasteners
Lab 11: Properties of Materials
Final Projects
| Lab Group | Project Topic |
| Guo, Yan | 3D Measurements / CMM |
| Abdelatif, Colpo, Esham | Birefringence / Stress & Strain |
| Mrkvicka, Sipos | Inspection of Optical Components |
| Landsiedel, Hout | Kinematic Constraints |
| Nguyen, Bowers, De La Rocha | Vibration / Shock |
| Hernandez, Boyer, Garan | Modal Testing |
| Pilar, Trumper | Adhesive Strength vs. Temperature |
Final Schedule
- December 2nd lecture (10AM): Touch base on progress of final project
- December 12th, noon-2pm: Final project presentation
- Final presentation can be powerpoint or video, 15 min with 5 min Q&A