Laser Systems

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Department of Laser Physics and Photonics

Synopsis:

Pulsed solid state nanosecond lasers. Picosecond lasers. High energy laser systems. Laser fusion. Diode-pumped solid state lasers. Tunable lasers. Optical parametric generators and raman lasers. Semiconductor lasers for pumping of solid state lasers and diode pumped solid state lasers

Amplified spontaneous emission. Ultraviolet lasers. X-ray lasers. High power continuous lasers. Infrared high power lasers. Submilimeter lasers. Lasers with high degree of coherence. Free electron lasers.

Requirements:

12LT1,12LT2,12ZPLT

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Pulsed solid state nanosecond lasers

2.Picosecond lasers I

3.Picosecond lasers II and femtosecond lasers

4.Femtosekcond amplifiers - system PULSAR FJFI

5.Tunable lasers, Optical parametric generátors and raman lasers

6.Semiconductor lasers for pumping of solid state lasers (SSL) and diode pumped solid state lasers

7.Fiber lasers and disc lasers, microchip lasers, (new architectures for SSLL).

8.High power pulsed systems pro laser fusion.

9.Amplified spont. emission, lasers without mirrors, FEL, Rtg lasers : XFEL and laser plasma

10.UV lasers ( Excimer, N2)

11.Infrared lasers , CO2, (Coil, Miracle), Chemical lasers

12.Excursion on laser system PALS, AVČR

13.Excursion on laser labs at KFE FJFI.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Students prepare and present two presentaion about selected laser systems.

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

of basic characteristics of modern laser systems

Skills:

understanding and orientation in the field of modern laser systems and ability to specify an optimal sytem for given application

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] V. Kubeček-materials to the subject l2LAS, http:people.fjfi.cvut.cz/kubecvac

Recommended references:

[2] B.E.A. Saleh a M.C. Teich, „Základy fotoniky“. Matfyzpress, Praha 1994

[3] M.Vrbová a kolektiv, Oborová encyklopedie „Lasery a moderní optika“, Prometheus, Praha 1994

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• BS Matematické inženýrství - Matematické modelování (elective course)
• BS Matematické inženýrství - Matematická fyzika (elective course)
• BS Matematické inženýrství - Aplikované matematicko-stochastické metody (elective course)
• BS Informatická fyzika (elective course)
• BS Aplikace softwarového inženýrství (elective course)
• BS Aplikovaná informatika (elective course)
• BS jaderné inženýrství B (elective course)
• BS Jaderné inženýrství C (elective course)
• BS Dozimetrie a aplikace ionizujícího záření (elective course)
• BS Experimentální jaderná a částicová fyzika (elective course)
• BS Inženýrství pevných látek (elective course)
• BS Diagnostika materiálů (elective course)
• BS Fyzika a technika termojaderné fúze (elective course)
• BS Fyzikální elektronika (elective course)
• BS Jaderná chemie (elective course)
• Fyzikální inženýrství - Laserová technika a fotonika (elective course)
• Kvantové technologie (elective course)
• Quantum Technologies (elective course)