PH410E : Laser and Applications

Department

Department of

Academic Program

Bachelor in Physics

Type

Elective

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

Introducing the student to spectroscopy, laser concept and its optical phenomena. Enable the student to understand the scientific basis of laser interaction with matter and its different properties, develop his skills to know the difference between discrete and continuous linear spectra, introduce students to the different types of lasers and how to deal with optical and laser devices in different practical applications.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Determine the difference between ordinary light and laser beam.

2. Explains the relationship between statistical physics and laser physics.

3. Analyses absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission.

4. Evaluate the gain coefficient with and without loss.

5. Explain the basic concepts of lasers and the basic idea of generating laser beams.

6. Understands the characteristics of the laser and its various uses.

7. Deals with various optical devices, especially laser devices.

8. Conducts some laboratory experiments using a helium-neon laser.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lectures.

· Research.

· Tutorial.

Methods of assessments

The methods of evaluating students in this course are distributed as follows:

o Semester work (40 marks) is divided as follows:

· First written exam (objective questions and problem) (15 marks).

· Second written exam (objective questions and problem) (15 marks).

· Scientific activities (e.g. weekly tests, reports discussion) (10 marks) .

o Final: written exam (60 marks).

Course contents

Scientific subject

Week

Introduction to laser science, characteristics of a laser beam, basic components of lasers, the interaction of electromagnetic beam with matter, the phenomenon of absorption and emission.

1-2

The Einstein relation, Population inversion, the rate equations for the absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission, the shape of spectral lines (Natural Broadening, Doppler Broadening, collision Broadening).

3-4

First Exam

5

Absorption and small gain coefficient, optical feedback.

6

Laser modes (longitude modes / standing waves in laser / transverse mode)

7-8

Population Inversion (PI): PI in the three-level laser system and in the four-level laser system, the relationship between gain and loss and the gain coefficient.

9

Second Exam

10

Pumping power, gain in homogeneous and inhomogeneous lasers, laser power, classification of lasers, laser characteristics

11-12

Laser systems: helium-neon laser, Ruby laser.

13-14

Final Exam

15

References

Title

Publisher

Edition

Author

location

Rapporteur notes

-

Lecturer

Lecturer

Torah exchange

Translation

Dar Alkutub for printing publishing University of Al Mosoul

1988

Dr.Sabiha

Dr.Menam

Public libraries and internet

League theory and practice

1999

College library

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