Introduction to Laser Physics

The course is a substitute for:

Introduction to Laser Ph (XE02UFL)

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Department of Physics

Synopsis:

Subject covers principles both of laser physics and their construction. It also attempts to present some of applications of lasers. The subject includes seminars, labs and excursions to various scientific, medical and industrial workplaces, too.

Requirements:

Knowledge of physics and mathematics from the secondary school. Basic knowledge of the differential and integral calculus of the function of one variable and linear algebra.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Gain, Population Inversion, Resonator, Modes, etc.

2. Doped Insulator Lasers

3. Semiconductor Lasers

4. Atomic and Ion Gas Lasers

5. Molecular Gas Lasers

6. Dye Lasers

7. Properties of Laser Radiation

8. Generation of Short Laser Pulses

9. Applications of Lasers

10. Measurement of Laser and Radiation Characteristics

11. Safety and Hygienic Problems of Laser Applications

12. Lasers in Medicine

13. Holography

14. Professional Laser Systems

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Light and Electromagnetic radiation

2. Optical Radiation Detection

3. Use of Lasers in Medicine I

4. Construction of Lasers

5. Lasers of Czech Academy of Sciences I

6. Lasers of Czech Academy of Sciences II

7. Properties of Lasers I

8. Properties of Lasers II

9. Measurement of Properties of Lasers

10. Application of Lasers in Industry I

11. Application of Lasers in Industry II

12. Use of Lasers in Medicine II

13. Measurement of Laser Radiation Characteristics

14. Making and Reconstruction of Holograms

Study Objective:

Study materials:

[1] Engst, P., Horák, M.: Aplikace laserů. SNTL, Praha 1989

[2] Vrbová, M., Jelínková, H., Gavrilov, P.: Úvod do laserové techniky. Vydavatelství ČVUT, Praha 1994

[3] Wilson, J., Hawkes, J.F.B.: Lasers - Principles and Applications. Prentice Hall

Int., 1987

[4]Silfvast W. T.: Laser Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press. (many editions)

[5] Reider G.A.: Photonik, Springer 1997

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