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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

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ECSE 4630 - Lasers and Optical Systems


Optical physics and applications of lasers. Design of optical systems. Topics include: wave optics and beam propagation, Gaussian beams, resonators, optical properties of atoms and laser gain media, laser amplifiers, pulsed laser systems, applications of lasers, nonlinear optics. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 recommended.

When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.



Cross Listed: Cross-isted as PHYS 4630. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and PHYS 4630.

Credit Hours: 4



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