ECE X448 - Introduction to Infrared Imaging Technology
Course Description
ONLINE AND ON-DEMAND! This course will provide students with foundational understanding of IR imaging technology without venturing into the complex physical and mathematical theories involved. It is designed for current or prospective users of IR technology and doesn’t require any previous IR experience nor advanced skills in math or physics. The course will cover:
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An overview of the phenomenology behind IR
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Basic anatomy of an IR system
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How to select the right IR system for the job
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Foundational introductions to: Readouts, Sensor Fabrications, Packaging, Testing and Image Processing
This course is a foundational component to ECE X449 - Modern Infrared Detectors and Systems Applications
Course Outline
Enrollment in this course includes on-demand access to the following lectures (12 hrs total):- Overview of IR Technology
- Basic anatomy of an IR system
- Introduction to IR optics and spectral filters
- How to select the right IR system for the job
- IR current and future applications
- Real life case studies
- Introduction to Readouts and noise management
- Introduction to IR sensor fabrication
- Introduction to IR packaging
- Introduction to IR testing & IR Scene Projection
- Introduction to Image processing
- EO analysis and online tool set
Learner Outcomes
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
- Enable students to acquire a broad and foundational understanding of IR applications and to provide the necessary tools to select the right IR system for the right application. This course is designed for a wide range of participants with a variety of educational background and professional experience.
- Prepare or refresh participants for ECE X449 - Modern Infrared Detectors & Systems Applications.
It is expected to be very useful for:
- Prospective users of IR technology
- Established users of IR technology in their job, and those that want to learn how to select the right IR system for the right application
- Project Managers/team leads who need to find a solution to a real life problem and want to understand if IR technology could be the right tool for them
Theoretical concepts discussed will heavily relate to real situations that all of us experience daily in our lives. A strong sense of curiosity combined with the desire to learn something new in a pleasant and fun environment is the only requirement for this course!
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required to take this course. However, course materials and lectures are hosted on UCSB's learning management software, CANVAS.
To get access to CANVAS, each participant must create an active NetID. Participants can expect to get their NetID within 24-48 business hours of enrollment.