Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The purpose of this module is to give students a working knowledge of (1) the theory and operation of lasers and (2) some optical phenomena related to and made possible by laser radiation. In particular, non-linear optical effects and effects employed in the modulation of optical radiation are treated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Outline the fundamentals of the electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter 2. Explain the theory of the optical oscillator to include resonator optics and the physics of the laser amplifier with selected examples of gas and solid state lasers. 3. Describe the principles of pulsed laser operation to include Q-switching (ns lasers), mode-locking (ps lasers) and pulse chirped amplification (fs lasers) 4. Outline the principles of electro-optics applied to laser systems 5. Outline the principles of non-linear optics to include laser based applications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Lecture Series 1Wave optics, the Gaussian beam, higher order Gaussian beams; electromagnetic optics, anisotropic media, the polarization ellipse, normal modes, crystal optics, the index ellipse, the wave retarder.Lecture Series 2The optical resonator, plane, spherical, unstable resonatorsLecture Series 3Shape and width of spectral lines, natural linewidth, collisional and Doppler broadeningLecture Series 4Theory of the laser, the amplifier gain, bandwidth, non-linearity, gain saturation, the oscillator: gain and threshold conditions, spectral and spatial distributions, hole burning.Lecture series 5Pulsed lasers, Q-switching, mode-locking, chirped pulse amplificationLecture Series 6Electro-optics: Pockels effect and its applicationsLecture Series 7Non-linear optics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 39648, www.physics.dcu.ie/~jtc, John Costello, 2019, Quantum Electronics Lecture Notes, Dublin City University, www.physics.dcu.ie/~jtc (Look for PS407 Lectures Notes), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The module has an 80/20 split. I can't seem to change the 75/25 field under assessments ? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes
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Date of Last Revision | 12-NOV-02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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