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Summer 2015
May 10, 2024
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PHYS 51100 - Laser Physics
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is about all physical aspects of lasers. In particular, the course concentrates on optical amplification, interaction of radiation with matter, and laser rate equations. Basic physical and geometrical optics and atomic physics are covered in sufficient detail to understand the design, operation, and application of lasers. Topics include matrix methods in ray optics, Gaussian beams, transverse and longitudinal modes, cavity design, rate equation models of laser gain media, different types of lasers and nonlinear optics. Applications of lasers are discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
3.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Lecture

Offered By: Regional Campus Only


May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      PU Fort Wayne

Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Professional
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-PHYS 51100 Requisites

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Rule: 1.: PHYS 32200 or 42200 for a total of 1 conditions )
PHYS 32200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. PHYS 42200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. End of rule 1.

and
Rule: 2.: PHYS 34200 or 34400 for a total of 1 conditions PHYS 34200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. PHYS 34400
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. End of rule 2.


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