Master Thesis: Geometric distortion and bimetallic effects

At Magna Electronics, we are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing cutting-edge products such as cameras, radar, and other sensors for modern vehicles. Our mission is to lead the way in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the future of autonomous cars.

A thesis internship at Magna offers students the opportunity to delve into a high-tech automotive company. Throughout your internship, you will receive mentorship and guidance, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world scenarios.

Subject: 
Using geometric distortion to characterize bimetallic effects in cameras.

Background:
Geometric distortion refers to imperfections or aberrations that can occur in camera lenses, leading to a deviation from the ideal projection of light onto the camera's image sensor. It can also be a result of a misalignment between the lenses and the sensor itself. The distortion can best be described as a mathematical model and be reverted.

Cameras are likely to endure bimetallic effects during extreme temperatures causing translations and/or bending between the camera PCB and sensor.

Purpose:
Develop and implement a solution for characterizing the translation of the camera sensor during different temperatures using a distortion model.

Field: 
Physics and Optics

Learning objectives:

• Research and implement distortion models
• Map and measure variances in distortion models

Number of student(s): 1-2

Student background: Background in physics and preferably optics

Extent: 30 credits (Master)

Start: Spring 2025

Location: Linköping

Contact information and Supervisor:
Petter Cyren, petter.cyren@partner.magna.com

Last application date: 2024-10-31, applications will be evaluated continuously.

At Magna, our groups work together to deliver advancements in mobility to build a better world for everyone and everything. Magna’s ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.

Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.

Magna’s electronics solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It’s our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we’ll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.

Magna Electronics Sweden is located in 4 different cities throughout the country: Vårgårda, Linköping, Stockholm and Skellefteå.