PHYS 463 - Fundamentals of Lasers (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

Description:
Overview of laser technology with emphasis on laser characteristics, safety, and applications. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 363.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Select a laser for a given application in terms of desired wavelength and power.
Select a detector for a given application in terms of desired wavelength and power.
Apply the ABCD law to determine whether a laser cavity is stable or unstable.
Apply Gaussian beam optics to explain the characteristics of laser radiation.
Apply the principles of Fourier mathematics to explain optical phenomena.
Apply electromagnetic theory to explain the principles of optics.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/31/2008

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