ECE55200
Credit Hours:
3Learning Objective:
This course will cover the operation and characteristics of the laser.Description:
This course will cover the operation and characteristics of the laser. The following topics will be covered: Introduction, Basic Operation and History; Stability of Optical Cavities; Gaussian Beams; Resonant Cavities; Atomic Radiation; Laser Oscillation; Types and Operation of Lasers; Properties of Laser Radiation; Intro to Nonlinear Optics; Nanolaser; Intro to Metamaterials and Naanophotonics
Topics Covered:
Introduction, Basic Operation and History; Stability of Optical Cavities; Gaussian Beams; Resonant Cavities; Atomic Radiation; Laser Oscillation; Types and Operation of Lasers; Properties of Laser Radiation; Intro to Nonlinear Optics; Nanolaser; Intro to Metamaterials and NaanophotonicsPrerequisites:
Knowledge of basic optics and EM. Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics is not a prerequisite for this course.Applied / Theory:
20 / 80Homework:
Approximately 6 assignmentsProjects:
A technical literature report based on journals having to do with lasers will be required. Exams:
1 midterm and 1 final examTextbooks:
Official textbook information is now listed in the Schedule of Classes. NOTE: Textbook information is subject to be changed at any time at the discretion of the faculty member. Computer Requirements:
ProEd minimum computer requirements.ProEd Minimum Requirements:
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