PHYS 5235/5235G

Laser Technology: 3-0-3

An intensive study of the most useful technologies, such as modulation and amplification of laser beam, Q-switching, mode-locking, laser frequency tuning and wavelength conversion by nonlinear optics. Emphasis is given to laser technologies in the generation of high power, short pulsed (nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond) and tunable laser pulses. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do. Prerequisite: PHYS 5134.