Classical and semi-classical treatment of interaction of EM-radiation with atomic systems; semi-classical laser theory; Gaussian beams and optical resonators; specific laser types and systems; femtosecond lasers and amplifiers; Raman lasers; lasing with inversion; topics of current research interest. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Classical and semi-classical treatment of interaction of EM-radiation with atomic systems; semi-classical laser theory; Gaussian beams and optical resonators; specific laser types and systems; femtosecond lasers and amplifiers; Raman lasers; lasing with inversion; topics of current research interest. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.