Sumários

Introduction to concepts of statistical optics

23 Fevereiro 2026, 14:00 José Manuel Rebordão

Lab classes – organization issues (by Alexandre Cabral)


1st and 2nd order statistical description of processes
Brief overview of stochastic processes: stationary, ergodic, …
Using the analytical signal to represent optical waves; impact on spectrum.
Correlation and autocorrelation.
Wiener-Khinchin theorem
Models of quasi-monochromatic and laser light and propagation equations
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Michelson interferometer. Temporal Coherence


Overview of the course

20 Fevereiro 2026, 09:00 José Manuel Rebordão

Overview of the course.
Laboratory, assessment and bibliography.
Systems in Engineering Physics at FCUL: core, technology, systems, environments, markets/industry layers.
JWST and LIGO: key features from typical well-known images.
A classification of optical sources
Optical system description in terms of architectural options
TRL and other readiness level scales
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Introduction to concepts of statistical optics