Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology in Physics

Topics and details

Physics of Light (physical optics) - Electromagnetic
spectrum, Propagation of light, X-rays, ultra violet
rays, Infra- red rays (details, range, uses, and
properties)


Properties of light (phenomena of light) - Reflection of
light - Definition, Laws, reflection at plane & curved
surface, types of reflection, image formation by
convex & concave mirrors, sign convention,
magnification (equation), Uses of mirrors.


Refraction - Definition, laws, refraction through glass
slab, concave & convex lens. Refractive index of
material, image formation by convex and concave
lenses. Magnification (equation), Sign convention,
critical angle and total internal reflection, and optical
fibers.


Polarisation- Definition, polarized/ unpolarised light.
Optical activity and optical active substance, Specific
rotation, Polarimeter (construction, use)

Diffraction - definition
Prisms - Definition, Refraction through Prism. Angle
and minimum angle of deviation of prism, I-Δ curve
for prism, Refractive index of prism (only formula)


Dispersion of light -White light, Dispersion through
prism, Angular dispersion/ dispersive power.

Introduction to heat -Concept, units. Measurement of
temperature, various types of thermometers. Latent
heat (different definitions


Introductory information about Laser - Optics of
Lasers, Use of Laser in medicine.


Practical


Verneire Calipers


Screw Gauge


Verification of laws of reflection


Verification of laws of refraction


"Μ" by real and apparent depth method


"Μ" of liquid by using a concave mirror


"F" focal length of concave mirror by u-v method


Focal length of convex lens by u-v method

I-Δ curve for prism


"Μ" of the material of the prism


Measurement of resistance of the given coil using
ohm*s law