Lasers

Module overview

Lasers and photonic techniques are used in all branches of science and technology. The principles of laser operation will be discussed, with reference to commonly used laser systems. The course provides knowledge of the laser as a fundamental tool of contemporary science and technology. The course will give a detailed and mathematical introduction to gain media, laser cavities, Gaussian beams, and their combination into many forms of laser.

Linked modules

Pre-requisites: PHYS2001 AND PHYS2003 AND PHYS2006 AND PHYS2023 AND PHYS2024

Learning and Teaching

Study time
Type	Hours
Completion of assessment task	123
Wider reading or practice	27
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Eugene Hecht. Optics. Addison Wesley.

William T Silfvast. Laser Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press.

Anthony E Siegman (31533). Lasers. University Science Books.

Orazio Svelto. Principles of Lasers. Plenum.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Assessment is by final examination

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External