Laser Physics

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Atom and Molecule Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, Optics

Course Contents

What is laser, its history, features, types and areas of use of laser. Spectra emitted from the active medium, radiative, collisional transitions. Thermal balance and Einstein coefficients. Conditions for generating lasers: absorption and gain, population inversion, threshold requirements. Examining the requirements for obtaining number density inversion at the triplet and quadruple levels. Laser pumping requirements and techniques. Laser applications.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction: What is Laser? History of Laser
2) Introduction: Features, Types and Usage Areas of Laser
3) Spectra Emitted from Active Media
4) Energy Levels, Radiative and Collisional Transitions
5) Thermal Equilibrium and Einstein Coefficients
6) The Conditions for Producing a Laser: Absorption and Gain
7) The Conditions for Producing a Laser: Absorption and Gain
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The conditions for Producing a Laser: Threshold Requirements
10) Requirements to Achieve Population Inversion
11) Examining Population Inversion at the Triple and Quadruple Levels
12) Laser Pumping Requirements and Techniques
13) Laser Pumping Requirements and Techniques
14) Laser Applications - Student Presentations
15) Laser Applications - Student Presentations
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Laser Fundamentals - William T. Silfvast

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required