Applied Optics and Spectroscopy for Coatings and Nanomaterials

Program Overview

This three-day course combines lectures, design tools, and hands-on spectroscopy training to enhance understanding of optical coating design, coatings for fiber sensors, and optical spectroscopy. Through theoretical and practical sessions, participants gain insights into production, design challenges, and manufacturing of optical coatings. The program opens doors to careers in optical coatings design, material design, and nanotechnology.

Program Outline

Outline:

Over five hours of hands-on spectroscopic training and analytical demonstrations. Finally, a group exercise is allocated to reflect the understanding of the delegates, exchange of ideas on the topic of interest. The course covers the following topics:

• Thin film optical filter design
• Multilayer functional coatings
• Optical spectroscopy
• Coatings for optical fibre sensors
• Self-cleaning and energy coatings.

Teaching:

Careers:

The program can lead to careers in the following areas:

• Optical coatings design
• Coatings for fibre sensors
• Optical spectroscopy
• Material design
• Nanotechnology

Other:

• The course is designed to extend knowledge in optical coating design, coatings for fibre sensors and optical spectroscopy.
• The course fees are £870.
• The course is non-residential.
Accommodation fees are not included in the course fees.