Optical Component Metrology

COURSE OUTLINE

This course covers the practical aspects of using the 6 metrology instruments (atomic force microscope, Spectrophotometer, Surface profiler, Interferometric surface profiler, Laser interferometer, and Modulation transfer function analyzer) equipped in the CAPT lab to measure the optical characteristics of optical components. The course will include 8 hours of lecture to introduce the theoretical measurement principles and the operation principles of the instruments. In addition, 8 hours of hand-on instruction designed to give students an opportunity to learn using the machines.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Tim Lei is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the
University of Colorado Denver. He is an expert in ultrafast lasers and nonlinear optical
spectroscopic techniques. He is currently developing some optical diagnostic
equipment to find cancers without biopsies. In the past, he has successfully traced
molecular motions on metal surfaces with fast optical pulses and has studied potential
inorganic molecules that can be used to generate hydrogen directly from sunlight with
optical techniques. He teaches graduate level optics classes, such as optical
engineering and bio-optics, regularly in UC-Denver.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Class duration: 16 hours over two days, 8 hours per day
• Cost includes workbook, a light lunch and snacks
• Cost does not include parking
• Class size is limited to 12 students to make sure there is a good learning experience. A waiting list will be available if the class is full.
• Class will be cancelled if there is not at least 6 registrations at least one week in advance.
• Students for a class cancelled by CPIA will be given a complete refund and first chance to register for the next time the class is held.
• Cancellation for any reason by the registrant is allowed up until the registration close time, however the registrant will be charged a $50 processing fee.
• THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSE DATE.
• Registrations are transferrable to another person within the same company.