This course introduces the main concepts of laser physics. It is not targeting only for students
who plan specialize in laser and optics. It begins by describing the origin of the emitted
radiation from an atom and explaining the lasing process by introducing light matter
interaction. It discusses more advanced topics such as laser stabilization, getting lasers to
make short pulses (Q-switching and mode-locking), and laser amplifiers. It describes different
types of laser with emphasis on free electron laser. Finally, it goes through spectroscopy and
applications.
Main topics:
• Introduction
• Light matter interaction
• Wave amplification by light matter interaction
• Wave amplification by real medium
• Types and applications of laser
• Spectroscopy
understand the lasing process of a conventional laser.
study conineous wave laser
study short pulse laser by different techniques.
discover the free electron electron which is non-conventional laser produced by electron acceleration.
at the end of this course, the student is expected to:
solve population inversion related problems.
handle a laser construction experiment in a dedicated lab.
get the principles of the laseing process to be qualified for speciality in laser.
. Principles of lasers, 5th edition by Svelto.
2. Introduction to optics, 3rd edition, by Pedrotti.
Activity | Percent (%) |
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first exam | 20% |
second exam | 20% |
final exam | 50% |
homeworks | 10% |