Proceedings from ETOP 1997

The Education and Training in Optics and Photonics Conference (ETOP) 1997

1997 Proceedings

TRAINING IN INDUSTRY
2	Meeting the calculated market needs for optically trained physicists, engineers, and technicians in 2005 Robert P. Breault
10	Education for optics as a service technology D. William Swift
12	Case study on partnering to revitalize development, delivery, and evaluation of education programs in optics and photonics for industry Janice M. Gaines Walker, Susan A. Anderson, Kevin G. Harding, Meg Karakekes, Ray T. Chen
TEACHING GEOMETRICAL OPTICS
26	Importance of aberration theory in understanding lens design Michael J. Kidger
34	Modernizing the teaching of advanced geometric optics Allen Nussbaum
45	Van Heel's coma lenses Kees Smorenburg
53	Analogy to mechanics for introducing optical imaging and teaching about astigmatism Pietro Ferraro
59	Abbe sine condition and related imaging conditions in geometrical optics Joseph J. Braat
65	Chromatic aberrations in lens design Christiaan H. Velzel, Jacob L. de Meijere
OPTICS AND COMPUTERS
70	Algorithms and software for diffractive optics Frank Wyrowski, Harald Aagedal, Thomas Beth, Michael Schmid
75	Survey of lens design courses Donald C. O'Shea
82	LightPipes: software for education in coherent optics Gleb V. Vdovin, Hedser H. van Brug, Frederik A. van Goor
94	Subjecting optics and photonics text materials to a morphing process Darrell M. Hull, Arthur H. Guenther, Leno S. Pedrotti
TEACHING GENERAL OPTICS
106	Computer-aided design of diffractive beam-shaping elements Thomas Dresel
112	Keys to structuring a Fourier optics course William T. Rhodes
120	Analysis of optical systems by wave vectors Ichirou Yamaguchi
130	Reflective grating interferometer: a versatile and simple system for education in optics Sergio De Nicola, Pietro Ferraro, Andrea Finizio, Giovanni Pierattini
137	How to teach interference and diffraction in a hurry Henri H. Arsenault
141	Is optics a separate discipline? M. J. Soileau, James E. Pearson
DEMONSTRATIONS IN OPTICS
152	Teaching optics in the laboratory Christopher Dainty
158	Optical and electro-optical laboratory practice for undergraduates Yuri B. Parvulyusov, W Ilyuhin, Vladimir A. Solomatin, Yuri G. Yakushenkov
164	UV-embossed optical components for educational purposes Michael C. Hutley
166	Teaching about photodetection noise sources in the laboratory Lionel Jacubowiez, Jean-Francois Roch, Jean-Philippe Poizat, Philippe Grangier
VAN HEEL MEMORIAL LECTURE
180	A.C.S. van Heel: teacher and inspirator of technical optics C. A. Simons
TEACHING OPTICS FOR OTHER DISCIPLINES
190	Teaching optics for other disciplines Irina P. Veretennicoff, Hugo Thienpont
196	Multidisciplinary approach in the teaching of optical technologies for electronic engineers Hypolito J. Kalinowski, Jose L. Fabris, Julio C. de Azevedo
200	How to introduce fiber optics to beginners Bernt O. Sundstrom
202	Optical education in medicine William M. Davies, Darren Thomas
205	Teaching optical engineering to electrical engineering undergraduates Glenn D. Boreman
OPTICS FROM CLASSROOM TO COLLEGE
210	Beyond the OSA optics discovery kit Donald C. O'Shea
217	Teaching by research at undergraduate schools: an experience Manuel F. Costa
228	Importance of experimentation on teaching the basics of optics at elementary to high school Manuel F. Costa
233	Play optics with LEGO Franco Quercioli, Bruno Tiribilli, Andrea Mannoni, S. Acciai
243	Quality in education and training in photonics in the Netherlands P. Stroobach, Ivar J. Boerefijn
TEACHING OPTOELECTRONICS
256	Optoelectronic training program in industry: Philips Optoelectronics Bart H. Verbeek, Sander Arentsen
262	Optoelectronic laboratory experiments for modern-technology-based courses Walter Johnstone, Brian Culshaw, Douglas Walsh, David G. Moodie, Iain S. Mauchline
271	Numerical simulation as a modeling and teaching tool of optical devices and systems Tony T. Yuk, Siu Fung Yu, Ping Shum, Joseph C. Palais
279	Coupled waves: a powerful concept in modern optics Rene Daendliker
POSTER SESSION
290	Young interferential experiments with filamentary light sources Monica E. Mancenido, Gustavo Pozzi, Luciano Zunino, Mario Garavaglia
296	Rayleigh criterion of resolution and light sources of different spectral composition Pablo F. Meilan, Mario Garavaglia
304	Optical reproduction of sounds from old phonographic wax cylinders Takashi Nakamura, T. Ushizaka, Jun Uozumi, Toshimitsu Asakura
314	Electro-optical remote sensing systems program at MIIGAiK Vladimir A. Solomatin, Yuri G. Yakushenkov
317	Postgraduate part-time education in optical design for technical personnel in the Russian optical industry Michael V. Khoroshev
321	Integrated practical classes in photonics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel Kristel K. Praet, Hugo Thienpont
324	Optical physics at university education: the experience and prospects Valerii P. Kandidov, Nikolai I. Koroteev, Vladimir A. Makarov
329	Education and training in integrated optics at the University of Twente Rene M. de Ridder, Paul V. Lambeck, Hugo J. Hoekstra, Alfred Driessen
337	Mathematics, signal, and computer background in an optical engineer education Pierre H. Chavel, Jean Taboury
342	MSc course program on biomedical optics Janis Spigulis
346	Education programs designed to support the optics/photonics industry Leno S. Pedrotti, Darrell M. Hull, Arthur H. Guenther
354	Education in applied and instrumental optics at the University of Helsinki Folke Stenman
POSTER SESSION ON DEMONSTRATIONS
362	Teaching optical fiber communications and optical data storage techniques using a compact disc player Pierre M. Lane, Ronnie F. Van Dommelen, Michael Cada
368	Basic demonstrations in diffractive and Fourier optics: use your eye as a Fourier transformer Erik W. Stijns
379	Edge diffraction in sunlight Vincenzo Greco, Giuseppe Molesini, R. Tronconi
382	Efficient Cartesian representation of Zernike polynomials in computer memory Hedser H. van Brug
393	Computer-generated holograms (CGH) realization: the integration of dedicated software tool with digital slides printer Vittorio Guarnieri, Franco Francini
402	Experiments to arouse students' interests in physical optics Kazue Ishikawa