Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
The aim of the course is to give a description of the basic principles of lasers and laser action. Examples of phenomena that will be considered are: interactions of atoms and molecules with light, various types of broadening mechanisms (Doppler, collision lifetime, etc.), optical saturation, population inversion, optical pumping, cavities and resonators, mode beating, frequency pulling and hole burning. The course will treat the most common types of laser in more detail: He-Ne lasers, diode lasers, pulsed systems, as well as lasers for material processing. Various application areas will be exemplified at the end of the course.
