Academics / Courses / DescriptionsCOMP_SCI 396, 496: Computational Optics
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Prerequisites
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PREREQUISITES: Interested students need to apply via the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/g4TRSMdEZeAKWyFm7
Completion of one or more of these courses or graduate enrollment is recommended:
- COMP_SCI 331 Introduction to Computational Photography
- ELEC_ENG 395/495 Computational Photography Seminar
- COMP_SCI 351-1 Introduction to Computer Graphics
- COMP_SCI 351-2 Intermediate Computer Graphics
- ELEC_ENG 332 Computer Vision
- COMP_SCI 396, 496: Deep Learning
- ELEC_ENG 495: Statistical Optics
- ELEC_ENG 495: Statistical Optics
- ELEC_ENG 420: Digital Image Processing
- CS 396: Advanced Graphics Seminar
Computational Optics is an interdisciplinary field that combines optics and computer science to analyze, simulate, and optical design systems. This seminar in Computational Optics will introduce students to the principles and applications of computational methods in the field and provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply these methods to real-world problems. The course will cover topics such as geometrical optics, wave optics, image processing, and optical design optimization. Students will encounter several mathematical representations of how light moves through scenes and optical systems and learn how each of these makes certain kinds of information about the world accessible.
This class will provide a broad-ranging survey of recently published research papers in computational optics and computational photography. We attempt to identify and explore new directions and important emerging topics in computer-assisted synthesis, capture, display, analysis, and assessment of visual information.
By the end of the seminar, students will have a solid understanding of the theory and practical applications of computational optics and will be able to use computational tools to analyze and design optical systems. This independent, research-focused seminar is intended for undergraduate students who are interested in the field of Computational Optics, Vision, or Photography and who would like to pursue a graduate degree in these fields. The seminar will help students learn how to "survive" as young researchers in the fast-paced scientific world, providing them with a strong foundation in the field that they can build upon in their future careers. Graduate students interested in this course are welcome too.
*This course fulfills the Technical Elective area.
COURSE COORDINATORS: Florian Schiffers
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Florian Schiffers