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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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