Course description
This course will focus on design methodology in producing optical thin film coatings, nanostructured coatings for fibre sensors and spectroscopic techniques for optical assessments. It aims to broaden knowledge on optical functionality, material integration and methods to optimise the optical component performance for industrial applications.
Both theoretical and practical sessions are covered offering delegates a greater appreciation of production of the optical coatings, the problems encountered in design and optimisation, and volume manufacturing. Encompassing a diverse range of material design, new technology and a wide range of applications such as self-cleaning, optical instrument, fibre chemical sensors, displays and energy technology.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Scientists, technologists and postgraduate researchers
- Individuals involved in optical research and development seeking to broaden their expertise in optical coatings
- Newcomers, engineers and managers who use, or are not familiar with the topic however, foresee a future for optical coatings technology in their industry.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
- To meet the growing need for skills and knowledge base on niche areas of optical coatings
- Extend knowledge in optical coating design, coatings for fibre sensors and optical spectroscopy
- Technical awareness of advanced optical coating technologies and the advantages they offer
- Understanding of how optical coatings are designed into products, and spectroscopic assessments and performance analysis
- Opportunity for networking with experts from different coatings sectors.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Thin film optical filter design
- Multilayer functional coatings
- Optical spectroscopy
- Coatings for optical fibre sensors
- Self-cleaning and energy coatings
Course delivery details
Course structure
This three days course encompasses a combination of lectures, use of design tools, and practical sessions on spectroscopy. 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.
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