Center for Holographic Studies and
Laser micro-mechaTronics (CHSLT)
NanoEngineering, Science, and Technology (NEST)
Mechanical Engineering Department
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Cosme Furlong
ME-593 / ME-5304. Laser Metrology and Optical NDT
Term C, 2026
DESCRIPTION
In this course, modern laser metrology techniques
are discussed and their practical applications to solve problems, with emphasis
on nondestructive testing (NDT), are illustrated with laboratory
demonstrations. Topics covered include wave and Fourier optics, classic and
holographic interferometry, speckle techniques, solid-state lasers, fiber
optics, CCD cameras, computer vision, camera calibration methods, and image
processing and data reduction algorithms as required in quantitative fringe
analysis. Detail examples of nondestructive testing and coherent optical
metrology in solid mechanics, vibrations, heat transfer, electromagnetics, and
reverse engineering are given.
Students are required to work on projects depending
on their background and interests.
Recommended
background: mechanics, materials,
physics, and knowledge of a high-level computer programming language.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
COURSE No.: ME-593/5304, C'2026
REQUIRED TEXT:
T. Yoshizawa, ed., Handbook of Optical Metrology
CRC Press, 2009
RECOMMENDED
TEXTS:
Th. Kreis, Handbook of Holographic Interferometry
Wiley-VCH, 2005
E. Hecht, Optics, Fourth Edition
Addison Wesley,
2001
LECTURES: M and W, 1:00-2:50 PM, Room
HL-031
LAB MTGs: We will visit
CHSLT Labs (HL-040) during specific lecture times
INSTRUCTOR: C. Furlong
Office: HL-152
Phone: (508) 831-5126
cfurlong@wpi.edu
http://www.wpi.edu/~cfurlong
OFFICE HOURS: TBD (In the meantime: Thursdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
or by appointment in HL-152)
CLASS
STRUCTURE
Class will involve a variety of settings
including lectures, small and large group discussions, and laboratory
demonstrations. You are expected to come to every class prepared for an
in-depth discussion of the topics listed on the schedule. Please complete the
relevant readings before coming to class! Reading assignments will be announced
in advance and are based on textbooks and handouts. Because a great deal of the
value gained from this course will revolve around in-class activities, active
attendance and participation during all class periods is expected.
GRADING
Normally, the
grade for the course will be based:
25% on homework
25% on midterm exam
50% on project and class discussions
Homework is due
by 1:00 PM on the due date unless otherwise noted. No late homework will be
accepted unless for major reasons.
OUTLINE
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Date |
Instructors |
Lecture Topic |
Due Dates and Homework
Assignments |
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Jan 14 W |
CF |
Overview,
Optical Metrology & NDT |
Reading: Ch01: Light Sources
(Yoshizawa) Due: W, Jan 21 Homework: Hwk-Ch0-1 Due: W, Jan 21 |
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Jan 19 M |
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MLK Holiday |
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Jan 21 W |
CF |
Fundamentals
of Optical Elements and Devices: Light
Sources, Lenses, Prisms, Mirrors |
Course Project: Team list/members due next W, Jan 28 Visit to
CHSLT Laboratories - coming Reading: Ch02: Lenses, Prisms, and
Mirrors (Yoshizawa) Due: M, Jan 26 Homework: Hwk-Ch02-1 Due: W, Jan 28 |
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