Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Catalog 2013-2014

FYS-5426 Laser Physics II, 4 cr

Additional information

This course should not be taken by those who have earlier taken FYS-5406 Laser Physics
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Will not be lectured year 2013-2014

Person responsible

Martti Kauranen, Goery Genty

Requirements

Graded homework (40%), examination (60%)

Learning Outcomes

After taking the course, the student is able to analyze the transient behavior of lasers. The student will also be able to describe the operation principles of pulsed lasers. The student is able to describe the dynamics of Q-switching and mode-locking techniques and their practical implementation.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Transient behavior     
2. Q-switched lasers     
3. Mode-locked lasers     

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Book   Principles of Lasers   O. Svelto       4th edition   Yes    English  
Summary of lectures   Laser Physics   Martti Kauranen         Yes    English  

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
FYS-5416 Laser Physics I Mandatory    

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FYS-5426 Laser Physics II, 4 cr FYS-5426 Laser Physics II, 4 cr  

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