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