Understand the relationship between physical Optics and the eye.
Basic information on light interaction with biological tissues, on lasers and microscopy instruments of ophthalmic use
Prerequisites
basis in geometrical optics
Teaching Methods
lectures, in itinere quizzes
Further information
Teaching resourses available on MOODLE
Type of Assessment
Multiple questions anwers.
Slide presentation of research paper or of an in-depth topic on the themes of the course, agreed with the teacher
Course program
Module n.1:
Electromagnetic spectrum.
Interference.
Multiple reflections interference: antireflection coating.
Diffraction.
Rayleigh criterion and human pupil.
polarization. Polarized lenses.
Modulation Transfer Function for the eye
Scattering. Scattering and glare.
Transmittance and absorbance. Transmittance of ocular media and lenses.
Power Vectors
Module n.2:
Introduction to the course, principles of lasers, hints on medical lasers and high-power lamps, light transmission systems, eye-care microscopies, optical properties of biological tissues, laser-tissue interactions, minimally invasive laser surgery, hints on laser photoablation in ophthalmology