Introduction to Laser Technique

Course guarantor:

Helena Jelínková

Lecturer:

Helena Jelínková, Jan Šulc

Tutor:

Helena Jelínková, Jan Šulc

Supervisor:

Department of Laser Physics and Photonics

Synopsis:

Overview of electromagnetic radiation sources; laser principle; classification of lasers; characterization and rough application of various types of lasers; laser safety precautions. The laser amplifier, Q-switching, mode-locking.

Requirements:

Basic course of physics.

Syllabus of lectures:

Light as electromagnetic radiation; a substance as a set of quantum systems; the interaction of light with matter, detection. Conventional optical sources. The principle of laser; laser classifications; solid state lasers; liquid lasers; gas lasers; plasma lasers; semiconductor lasers; basic laser application. Oscillator, amplifier, Q-switching, mode-locking. Laser safety precautions

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge: laser oscillator, the threshold condition for generation of radiation, gain, losses, categorization of lasers, laser applications, safety regulations

Skills: the principles of laser radiation understanding; determination of the laser system basic components, different types of lasers and their applications, safety rules for working with lasers.

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Vrbová, M., Jelínková, H., Gavrilov, P., Úvod do laserové techniky, ČVUT 1994.

Recommended references:

[2] Koechner, W. Solid-State Laser Engineering, 6th ed.; Springer Series in Optical Sciences; Springer-Verlag: New York, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-29338-8.

[3] Svelto, O. Principles of Lasers; Springer US: Boston, MA, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1302-9.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

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Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Quantum Technologies (compulsory course in the program)