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The article describes development of the set of recommendations concerning design and modernisation of illumination systems for catering industry. Relevant publications were studied, a number of parameters of illumination systems and colour layouts of catering outlets were reviewed, three scenarios of restaurant illumination were modelled, a questionnaire was developed and potential restaurant visitors (of different gender and age) were surveyed, and the summarised list (set) of recommendations to be used in design of catering outlets was formed.

The paper studies the issues of the development of parts and assemblies taking into account the technology of three-dimensional printing. The analysis of the identification of design parameters and three-dimensional printing device parameters for obtaining a finished product of the required dimensions and strength is carried out.

The report is devoted to the development of an optical scheme and design features for a sculptural group, which is supposed to be installed on a city street. The idea of the composition is that an optical system will be inserted into the sculpture, which will collect sunlight on the image receiver. In this case, the receiver will be wooden. During daylight, the optical elements should leave a track on the receiver. The operating conditions limit the desired disposition of the scheme elements. The manufacturing conditions and the quality of parts restrict the position of the receiver and structural parts. Thus the article will present the options for the optical scheme obtained for the implementation of the sculptural composition, also show optical solutions, which proposed for realization. The project is a part of the graduation project of the Stieglitz Academy's student, and the team from ITMO University helps with the design and calculation of the optical scheme.

Recently there is growing interest to impart individuality and create comfort in premises by wall painting. Proceeding from such the need, we are designing an amateur portable projection device that will allow drawing an image of any complexity on the walls to any person, even if he has absolutely no experience in this matter. The features of the developed device in comparison with the existing projection systems are as follows: 1) a small size (a high degree of compactness); 2) the ease-to-use device; 3) a low cost of the device. Such a compact and relatively inexpensive projection-illumination device will occupy one of the important niches in the design field. In the article several known variants of the structural schemes of the projection device are considered. We propose our own solutions to the functional problem, based on the terms of the technical assignment. Also, the choice of the radiation source is explained and an approximate overall calculation of the lighting part is made with subsequent conclusions. The research of the developed amateur portable projection device application in various types of premises and at various illuminations is carried out. In addition, in the article a possibility of modeling and calculating the illumination of the transparent object by using of various CAE software is considered.

The Student Research Laboratory for Optical Engineering was founded in 2014 at the Dept. of Applied and Computer Optics in ITMO University. Students there work on various optical, design, lighting and technological projects and find like-minded team for creating of coworking-groups in the student laboratory. It is highly difficult to provide practicaloriented activity in the laboratory without the use of elementary optical elements, which are supposed to be components of educational projects and activities. The review of traditional approaches for production of optical elements showed that currently there are no technologies in the optical industry, capable of solving this problem. The produced optical components must meet following requirements: a). to be capable to visualize optical elements work principles; b). to be produced rapid and laborless; c). to be affordable for students. This paper presents results of the experimental work, the technological process and the obtained elements characteristics, which were produced in two different ways. The optical elements angles were measured by goniometer and compared with preset tolerances.

The field of application of aspheric optics is steadily expanding. Aspheric surfaces can be found in photographic optics, astronomical optics and other optical systems that are now at the forefront of the optical science. The production of elements with aspherical surfaces is a very long and time-consuming process both from the design and the technological points of view. In CAE-systems the information is placed in accordance with the developed dialog interface and the traditions of a country / programming language and others. These data are specific for each program, which greatly complicates the processing of data. The purpose of this work is to investigate the possibility to automate the production of design documentation for optical elements with aspherical surfaces in accordance with international ISO standards. It was decided to develop an application software package, embedded in the CAD-environment. The presented software package solves the problem of producing design documentation based on the data from such CAE-systems as OPAL PC and Zemax. The methodical material, developed during the research, contains information about work with parameters of aspherical surfaces in the CAE-systems indicated above. The design documentation must be complied in accordance with Russian standards and ISO 10110-12: 2007. Dialog windows of the software request all the data necessary for the release of drawings. The report presents different approaches of algorithmic solutions of the tasks, the dialog interface and examples of document automatic execution results.

Through the creation of a large number of interactive optical projects in pursuit of this goal, the laboratory has realized that the most effective educational approach is one that presents information in a fun, engaging, and informative manner. Hence, the idea for an optical labyrinth was born. This labyrinth allows students to interact with and learn optical phenomena in real time, presenting tangible benefits for ongoing education of optics and photonics in schools and universities.

The paper is devoted to the description of the on-line course “Geometrical Optics” placed on the national open-education platform. The course is purposed mainly for undergraduate students in optics and related fields. We discuss key features of the on-line form of this course, the issues of its realization and learning outcomes’ evaluation.

In the article it is shown how lightweight a primary mirror of a space telescope can be made by using new material silicon carbide. The article includes theoretical calculations made with the help of software. The main aim of calculations is to get lightweight mirror with small optical surface deflections. The mirror diameter is more than 1 m.

The task of this research project is to define the extent of applicability of such 3D self-manufacture approach to the production of optical fastenings. The resulting lack of equipment, to be used for demonstration of simple experiments, which would be both competitive in performance and cheap to produce, led to the decision to research opportunities for self-manufacturing.

Globalization and diversification of education in optical engineering causes a number of new phenomena in students’ learning paths. Many students have an interest to get some courses in other universities, to study in international environment, to broaden not only professional skills but social links and see the sights as well etc. Participation in short educational programs (e.g. summer / winter schools, camps etc.) allows students from different universities to learn specific issues in their or in some neighbor field and also earn some ECTS for the transcript of records. ITMO University provides a variety of short educational programs in optical design and engineering oriented for different background level, such are: Introduction into optical engineering, Introduction into applied and computer optics, Optical system design, Image modeling and processing, Design of optical devices and components. Depending on students’ educational background these programs are revised and adopted each time. Usually the short educational programs last 4 weeks and provide 4 ECTS. The short programs utilize a set of out-of date educational technologies like problem-based learning, case-study and distance-learning and evaluation. Practically, these technologies provide flexibility of the educational process and intensive growth of the learning outcomes. Students are satisfied with these programs very much. In their feedbacks they point a high level of practical significance, experienced teaching staff, scholarship program, excellent educational environment, as well as interesting social program and organizational support.

The Student Research Laboratory for Optical Engineering in the ITMO University is the space for self-education and skills improving in the field of optics, optical engineering, photonics, light engineering for all the people: for students, graduates and experts. It is the space for realization of project for the motivated groups of people.

In the article we studied the properties of silicon carbide by simulating them in program, the influens of it on deflections of mirror surface. Also the article shows what small changings in model are led to. We found some interesting results, which can help to the developers of mirrors.

This work devoted to a comparative study of different designs of optical equipment models to creating it in a best way, as well as a comparison of conditions and materials, of which these moutains are made of. For fasteners for optical elements required considerable precision. Speaking of affordable 3D printers, precision fasteners depends on many parameters.The relevance of the work is to study the characteristics of three-dimensional printing accuracy and limits of its application.

In this paper, we consider ways to facilitate such as (radial-circular, triangular, hexagonal); holes; contour cross section of various shapes (single arch and double arch); sandwich, honeycomb structures. we examine the comparison of traditional and not traditional materials for large optics.

Student research laboratory for optical engineering is comfortable place for student's scientific and educational activity. The main ideas of laboratory, process of creation of laboratory and also activity of laboratory are described in this article. At ITMO University in 2013-2014 were formed a lot of research laboratories. SNLO is a student research (scientific) laboratory formed by the Department of Applied and computer optics of the University ITMO (Information Technologies of Mechanics and Optics). Activity of laboratory is career guidance of entrants and students in the field of optical engineering. Student research laboratory for optical engineering is a place where student can work in the interesting and entertaining scientific atmosphere.

Modern higher education could not function without a close connection of universities and industry’s leading manufacturers. The article discusses collaboration between Applied and computer optics department of ITMO University with industry leaders. Features collaboration, problems and results of its implementation are presented in the article.

Modern tendencies of higher education require development of master programs providing achievement of learning outcomes corresponding to quickly variable job market needs. ITMO University represented by Applied and Computer Optics Department and Optical Design and Testing Laboratory jointly with Warsaw University of Technology represented by the Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics at The Faculty of Mechatronics have developed a novel international master double-degree program “Optical Design” accumulating the expertise of both universities including experienced teaching staff, educational technologies, and experimental resources. The program presents studies targeting research and professional activities in high-tech fields connected with optical and optoelectronics devices, optical engineering, numerical methods and computer technologies. This master program deals with the design of optical systems of various types, assemblies and layouts using computer modeling means; investigation of light distribution phenomena; image modeling and formation; development of optical methods for image analysis and optical metrology including optical testing, materials characterization, NDT and industrial control and monitoring. The goal of this program is training a graduate capable to solve a wide range of research and engineering tasks in optical design and metrology leading to modern manufacturing and innovation. Variability of the program structure provides its flexibility and adoption according to current job market demands and personal learning paths for each student. In addition considerable proportion of internship and research expands practical skills. Some special features of the “Optical Design” program which implements the best practices of both Universities, the challenges and lessons learnt during its realization are presented in the paper.

At the end of master program it is necessary to measure students’ knowledge and competences. Master thesis is the one way, but it measure deep knowledge in quite narrow area. Another way of measure is additional final examination that includes topics from the most important courses. In Applied and Computer Optics Department of ITMO University such examination includes theoretical questions and practical tasks from several courses in one examination. Theoretical section of examination is written and second section is practical. Practical section takes place in laboratory with real equipment or with computer simulation. In the paper examples of tasks for master programs, and results of examination are presented.

This work devoted to a comparative study of different designs of lightweighted mirrors, as well as a comparison of materials, of which these mirrors are made of. We consider such methods of lightweighting as: pockets (radial-circular, triangular, hexagonal), holes, contoured back (single arch and double arch), so-called «sandwich» and selection of materials.

Problems of automated hartmanogramm processing while controlling optical systems using Hartmann technique are considered. Examined a separation phase and shown algorithms elaborated for locating the spots.

The quality control of large-sized astronomical optics frequently is produced by a Hartmann technique. For check of accuracy and efficiency of the various schemes of this method it is necessary to create the mathematical model. In this paper, the results of microlens array based sensor simulation and comparison of it with other modifications of the testing schemes are presented.© (2001) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

The automation of the designer's documentation making process gives rise to necessity in search of new possibilities for the even greater facilitation of the instruments designing process. Now in the field of optical instruments designing is felt a deficiency in the area of the software for automation of the designer's documentation formation. The development of ZOOM-objectives optics requires complex and laborious work of optics-designer and creation of new forms of realization of the projects for improvement of creative work too. The given report is devoted to development of the mathematical foundation and software for a construction of the mount of the optical system automized design.© (2001) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

The quality of large-sized astronomical optics is usually tested by the Hartmann technique. For the accuracy and operational efficiency checking of this techniques different schemes it is necessary to create the mathematical model. In this paper microlens array sensor simulation results and comparison of this scheme with other modifications of this technique is presented. Algorithm, assisting to reach of successes in spots centers determination on the receiver, was created. This algorithm includes iterative the exact search and uses Fourier - image of the aperture of a lens. Research of the Shack-Hartmann testing scheme microlens array based, excluding Hartmann mask application is carried out. Modeling and optimization of the measurement technique is provided, the real requirements to real requirements to elements of the circuit are determined, mathematical apparatus and algorithm of processing of results of the given circuit is developed.

For quality surveillance of large-sized astronomical optics in observatory conditions a Hartmann method is widely used. In the given article problems of wavefront and deformations restoration of a main mirror are examined by use of a Hartmann technique with small-sized mask in a converging beam for the telescope testing. Is shown, that by virtue of weak conditionality of restoration task the most suitable decision of a problem is Gram-Shmidt process, allowing at appropriate modification to receive best conditionality and consequently to minimize thus error of restoration.© (1999) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

Principles and mathematics for computer aided high precision optical system alignment and tolerancing are discussed as applied to photolithography projection lenses. All aberrations of an optical system including distortion are described by using global polychromatic Zernike polynomial expansion of the wave front aberration, so to optimize the lens quality one has to minimize each coefficient of the expansion. The procedure of aberrations measurement which is based on Hartmann test is discussed and the processing technique which easily offers to define the overfield coma, spherical aberration, distortion and astigmatism is proposed. Least squares method is used to calculate from measured data the aberration coefficients for a real system. After optimum selection of adjustable parameters axial symmetry and decentered aberrations are being compensated separately of each other.