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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Physics 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to integrate and apply advanced knowledge in the broader area of laser physics and to critically assess experimental methods and theoretical concepts used in this field. They are able to evaluate complex scientific information and to synthesize insights from current research. They can connect experimental approaches to practical applications in this field.
This lecture is methodologically complemented by the exercise Laser Physics.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
Upon completing the course, students will possess the following skills. They are able to
- explain and summarize specific topics within the area of laser physics, demonstrating a clear understanding of key concepts and recent developments (k2);
- explain and evaluate the experimental and theoretical approaches within this area (k2/k3);
- critically engage with current research topics and (technical) applications, connecting them to the scientific fundamentals in this area (k4/k5);
- assess the relevance of lasers in modern and emerging technologies and applications, providing critical insights into their scientific, technological and economic impacts (k5).
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During the course, students will acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of laser physics:
- relevance of the topic/subject;
- principle of laser operation;
- saturation, line shapes and widths;
- laser rate equations;
- Fabry-Perot resonators;
- stability of laser resonators;
- Gaussian laser beams;
- short and ultrashort pulses;
- gas lasers;
- solid state lasers;
- semiconductor lasers;
- free electron lasers;
- X-ray and chemical lasers;
- current application of lasers;
- Hot topics: Petawatt lasers, attosecond pulses, relativistic optics,…
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Evaluation criteria will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
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| Methods |
The course consists of lectures covering an introduction to laser-matter interaction and light amplification, the fundamentals of laser light generation, rate equation models, different types of lasers and on various applications of lasers.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
J. Eichler, H.J. Eichler, “Laser: Grundlagen, Systeme, Anwendungen”, Springer;
B.E.A. Saleh, M.C. Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, John Wiley.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Earlier variants |
They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
TPMWAVOLAPH: VO Laser physics (2009W-2023S)
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