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PHYS 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.

Prerequisite: None. However, PHYS 2620  is highly recommended.

When Offered: FALL TERM, ODD YEARS

Cross Listed: ECSE 4630 . Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE 4630 .

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4

Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.