Teaching fields

Vladan Blahnik teaches courses ranging from fundamentals of optics and optical modeling to special lectures on optical design and physical-optical simulation. Models range from geometric optics for aberration theory to wave optics for partially coherent light propagation or imaging. Lectures on the fundamentals are complemented by application-oriented lectures and seminars where students are introduced to the systematic use of professional optical design software for the layout, optimization and tolerance of optical systems or for performing physical-optical simulations.In the advanced courses in optical design (special courses MSc and PhD), the acquired knowledge and methods are applied to more complex optical design projects on complex state-of-the-art optical systems, which also require a structured combination of application requirements and specifications with a solid knowledge of modern optical technologies and a creative approach to developing optical designs.