Upon completing the course, students will possess the following skills. They are able to
- apply their mathematical and physical knowledge for deriving key equations and quantities in laser physics (k3);
- describe and critically evaluate methodologies used to generate continuous wave and pulsed laser radiation, using different active materials and pump processes (k2/k5);
- collect and break down information from the scientific literature (k4);
- apply fundamental equations in laser physics for the analysis of experimental data (k3/k4).
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During the course, students will acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of laser physics:
- fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation;
- radiation modes and mode density;
- spectra, line shapes and widths;
- saturation effects, Fabry Perot resonators;
- cold and hot cavities;
- 2-3-4 level systems;
- generation of short and ultrashort pulses;
- properties of Gaussian beams;
- examples of laser applications.
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