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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Physical principle of laser operation (stimulated emission, energy level systemes) 2. Basic construction elements of laser, resonator types, longitudional and transversal modes 3. Laser classification according to active medium and safety classes 4. Laser beam propagation laws, optical element shaping, laser beam quality 5. Laser - matter interaction and its exploitation in science and industry 6. Laser industrial system construction, modifications, important producers 7. Summary of laser applications in medicine, metrology, military, communications etc.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Methods of Written Work, Demonstration
- Excursion
- 5 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 40 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 10 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To inform students with electromagnetics radiation energy exploatation in the quantum amplifier - Laser. To explain function of the whole laser system construction elements in view of wide laser using in praxis.
Explain laser principle and its interaction with matter. Distinguish laser types and their role in different ranges of human activities. Manage basic measurement of laser beam properties.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of theory of electromagnetic field and geometrical optics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam, Questionnaire
Knowledge within the scope of the course topics.
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Recommended literature
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Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C. (1994). Základy fotoniky, sv. 3. Matfyzpress, Praha.
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Vrbová, M., Jelínková, H., Gavrilov, P. (1998). Úvod do laserové techniky. ČVUT Praha.
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Vrbová, M. (1994). Lasery a moderní optika - oborová encyklopedie. Prométheus.
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