Introduction to incoherent light sources and lasers. Lasers operation, energy levels, quantum mechanics basics. Pumping/excitation, population inversion, laser cavity design, gain and loss, and characteristics of laser emission. An extensive lab manual of relevant experiments, variety of lasers, spectrometers, and detection equipment will be used. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for PLT 2001 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): BIT 1201. Restricted to students in the BIT degree program. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.
Introduction to incoherent light sources and lasers. Lasers operation, energy levels, quantum mechanics basics. Pumping/excitation, population inversion, laser cavity design, gain and loss, and characteristics of laser emission. An extensive lab manual of relevant experiments, variety of lasers, spectrometers, and detection equipment will be used. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for PLT 2001 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): BIT 1201. Restricted to students in the BIT degree program. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.
