LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student is expected to be able to explain the optical phenomena considered in the course and the operation principles of the considered laser systems, apply the derived theoretical models to solving standard practical problems of laser physics, design and model typical cw and pulsed laser systems, and design and model new lasers and laser amplifiers based on known optical gain media.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 01.03.2024 - 06.06.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Andriy Shevchenko
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course introduces physical foundations for lasers, including light-matter interaction phenomena, propagation of laser beams, laser resonators, rate equations for lasers, transient laser phenomena, principles and characteristics of cw and pulsed lasers, and some topical laser applications as a case study. The course contains lectures, exercise sessions and exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture quizzes, home exercises and exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures + reading the lecture material, exercise sessions + home exercises, independent study, exam
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
S. Hooker and C. Webb, Laser Physics, Oxford University Press 2010
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Spring IV - VEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).