Week Due |
Exercises |
Lectures |
contact hours |
Topics List |
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6 |
6 |
Introduction of laser :History of the laser, Maser-laser, Interaction of radiation with atoms |
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6 |
6 |
Atomic transition: spontaneous emission, stimulated emission, absorption. |
2 |
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6 |
6 |
The idea of laser: Inver of energy level, 2 level, 3 level, 4 level |
2 |
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6 |
6 |
Element of laser: active medium, excitation mechanism (pumping),optical Cavity (resonator) |
2 |
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6 |
6 |
Properties of laser: monochromaticity , directionality, coherence laser divergence |
2 |
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6 |
6 |
Types and operating principle: gas laser, solid state laser, ring dye laser, semiconductor laser, fiber laser. |
2 |
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6 |
6 |
Laser safety: potentially dangerous |
Learning Resources
Text Book |
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Reference's name |
publisher |
Release |
Author |
Principles of Lasers |
Springer |
5th Edition |
Orazio Svelto |