Lasers and Applications - PHYS9710


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Physics
	Course Outline: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Theory of lasers, interaction between light and matter, optical amplifiers, oscillators, laser-cavity design, modes, Q switching, model locking, ultra-short pulse generation, specific lasers, including gas, solid state, dye lasers, semiconductor diode lasers, applications of lasers in medicine, spectroscopy, communications, consumer electronics. Additional research on topics of current interest, literature search, seminar.

Note: This course may also be offered via distance education.