Advanced Imaging Systems

Discover how light, waves, and cutting-edge technology come together in Advanced Imaging Systems — a course that bridges physics, engineering, and real-world applications. From the fundamentals of optics and signal processing to powerful imaging tools used in space exploration, medical diagnostics, autonomous systems, and environmental monitoring, this lecture takes you inside the science behind how we see and measure the world. Drawing on classic texts and the latest research, you’ll gain both a solid theoretical foundation and insight into emerging technologies shaping the future of imaging.

1. Engineering Optics and Signal Processing: Wave Optics, Geometric Optics, Fourier Optics, Diffraction, Lenses, Detectors, Image Processing Fundamentals, Inverse Problems
2. Imaging Systems for Space Science: e.g. Spectrometers, Space Telescopes, Instruments for Planetary Exploration, Instruments for Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring, Radio Telescopes
3. Medical Imaging Systems: e.g. Computer Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Tomography
4. Imaging Systems for Autonomous systems and manufacturing: e.g. Radar for autonomous driving, non-destructive testing

1. Iizuka, K. (2019). Engineering Optics (4th ed.). Cham: Springer
2. Born, M., & Wolf, E. (2019). Principles of optics: Electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light (60th anniversary ed.). Cambridge University Press.
3. Schroeder, D. J. (2000). Astronomical Optics (2nd ed.). San Diego; Tokyo: Academic Press.
4. Maier, A., Steidl, S., Christlein, V., & Hornegger, J. (Eds.). (2018). Medical Imaging Systems: An Introductory Guide (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 11111). Cham: Springer
5. Recent publications in the field

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5 Credits upon sucessful examination