MODERN OPTICAL TESTING - 5TH & 6TH NOVEMBER 2008

Objective
This two-day course reviews techniques commonly used to test optical components and optical systems.  opics covered include basic interferometers for optical testing, concepts of phase-shifting interferometry, including error analysis, testing flat surface optical components, testing curved surfaces and lenses, testing aspheric surfaces, measurement of surface microstructure and the state-of-the-art of direct phase measurement interferometers.

Who should attend?
This course is intended for engineers, scientists, and managers who need to understand modern optical  esting techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of the various optical tests.

By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of:
? Basic concepts of interferometric optical testing
? Power, capabilities and limitations of phase-shifting interferometry
? Techniques for testing mirrors, windows, prisms, corner cubes, and diffraction gratings
? Interferometric measurements of index inhomogeneity
? Techniques for measuring curved surfaces and lenses
? Different aspheric testing techniques
? Capabilities and techniques for measuring surface microstructure
? Methods for performing absolute measurements of flat surfaces, spherical surfaces, and
surface roughness
? Current state-of-the-art of direct phase measurement interferometers

Course lecturer
James C. Wyant was an optical engineer with Itek Corporation from 1968 to 1974 and joined the faculty of the Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona, where he now is a Professor of Optical Sciences and Director of the Optical Sciences Center. He was a cofounder of the WYKO Corporation and the president from 1984 to 1997. James has published more than 100 papers in the area of holography, interferometry and optical testing, and he was the co-editor of the book series Applied Optics and Optical Engineering. From 1992 to 1997 he was the editor of the Optical Technology Division of Applied Optics, he is a former member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Optical Society of America and a past president of SPIE.

Course Venue
Technium OpTIC, Ffordd William Morgan, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph
LL17 0JD
Tel: +44 (0)1745 535 140 Fax: +44 (0)1745 535 101
E-mail: sonja.hardy@optictechnium.com
Web: www.optictechnium.com

Objective
The Photovoltaic Solar Energy Market in Europe has been growing at an extremely high rate in recent years. Due to technological development and proposed legislative changes, the UK market may now be on the verge of seeing a similar massive expansion. It is vital that Welsh industry is in a
position to exploit these opportunities, and help to secure a strong base of renewable energy technology uptake in Wales.The purpose of this half-day course is to give a sufficient grounding in photovoltaic solar energy, to enable delegates to make informed decisions about their possible future commitment.

Who should attend?
? Electricians & Electrical Contractors
? Roofing Specialists
? Other building trades
? Energy professionals
? Architects
? Anyone with an interest in finding out more about PV Solar Energy
By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of:
? The global PV market - recent growth and future projected growth
? Worldwide carbon reduction targets and their effects on renewable energy markets
? The solar resource
? The various PV Solar energy technologies available - their strengths and limitations
? Opportunities for SMEs in the solar energy sector
? Legislation and government support for installers and adopters
? Routes to accreditation for installers
? Grants and feed-in tariffs

Course lecturers
Professor Stuart Irvine established the Centre for Solar Energy Research at OpTIC Technium, in association with Glynd?r University, in April 2008. Previously, he was WDA Professor of Optoelectronic Materials Chemistry at Bangor University, where he and his research team established an international reputation in thin film materials for photovoltaic applications. Professor Irvine has many years experience in this field and is currently leading the management hub of PV Supergen: a major UK consortium of universities and companies, dedicated to research into bringing down the cost of PV. He also chairs the Welsh Opto-electronics Forum PV group, and the Welsh Energy Research Centre (WERC) and is active in the Low-Carbon Research Institute (LCRI).
Dr. Anne Stafford is a staff member of the Centre for Solar Energy Research with several years’ research experience in MOCVD deposition of thin-film PV materials. However, her current research interests are centred around issues relating to training, education and public awareness of photovoltaic solar energy and other renewable technologies. She has recently been part of the successful Welsh Energy Sector Training (WEST) project, and is the author of the “PV Solar Energy Road Map for Wales”.