Laser Physics and Technology
Academic Study Board of the Faculty of Engineering
Teaching language: English
EKA: T470005102, T470005112
Censorship: Second examiner: Internal, Second examiner: None
Grading: 7-point grading scale, Approved/Not approved
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
Course ID: T470005101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 31-08-2018
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Mandatory prerequisites
Content
Theoretical and practical topics of laser physics and its applications:
- Principles of laser operation
- Quantum aspects of atoms, molecules, and solids
- Photons and coherence
- Absorption, emission, and dispersion of light
- Laser oscillation: Gain, threshold, power, and frequency
- Multimode and pulsed lasing
- Laser resonators and Gaussian beams
- Coherence in atom-field interactions
- Introduction to nonlinear optics
- Specific lasers
- Laser Beam Transformation: Amplification, Frequency Conversion, Pulse compression and expansion
- Applications of lasers: quantum optics, quantum technologies, telecommunications, industrial material processing, sensing, bio-medicine, imaging, ranging and automobile industry
Learning objectives - Knowledge
The student will acquire knowledge on:
- Light emission and absorption in cavities
- Absorption and gain coefficients
- Photon rate equations
- Laser linewidth, polarization and modulation
- Ultrashort light pulses
- Gaussian beams
- Optical resonators
- Model for nonlinear polarization and nonlinear susceptibilities
- Spatial and temporal coherence
- Specific modern lasers and their working principles
- Laser applications
Learning objectives - Skills
The student will be able to:
- Conduct photon counting, incl. noise considerations
- Formulate photon rate equations for intensities and populations
- Describe three- and four-Level laser schemes
- Estimate gain and optimal output coupling
- Calculate Gaussian beam propagation and diffraction
- Derive expressions for the refractive index and absorption and gain coefficients of atomic medium
- Determine laser linewidth and describe methods of obtaining single mode operation
- Explain theory of nonlinear optical processes driven by laser light including second harmonic generation
- Understand the basics of coherent effects in laser-atom interactions
Learning objectives - Competences
The student is able to:
- Conduct optical experiments with lasers, including taking the necessary safety precautions
- Understand of the critical laser parameters important for their use in various real-world applications
- Design nonlinear optics in experiments
Teaching Method
Examination regulations
Exam
Examination is held
In the end of the semester.
Tests
Exam
EKA
T470005102
Description
The documentation of the laboratory work will be included in the assessment.
Form of examination
Oral examination
Censorship
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Name
Language
English
ECTS value
5
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | T470005112, Examination conditions | T470005101, Laser Physics and Technology |
Examination conditions
Examination is held
During the semester
Tests
Examination conditions
EKA
T470005112
Description
Laboratory exercises associated with the course, should be carried out and documented in accordance with the requirements specified at the beginning of the course in order to gain access to the examination.
Form of examination
Laboratory exercises
Censorship
Second examiner: None
Grading
Approved/Not approved
Identification
Student Identification Card - Student Identification Number
ECTS value
0
Course Responsible
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Pia Friis Kristensen | piakr@tek.sdu.dk | TEK Studieadministration, Det Tekniske Fakultet |
| René Lynge Eriksen | rle@mci.sdu.dk | SDU Centre for Photonics Engineering |
Teachers
Programme Secretary
| Name | Department | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussi Skjoldan | susch@tek.sdu.dk | TEK Studieadministration, Det Tekniske Fakultet |