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SK181N Lasers and Applications 6.0 cr

KTH has developed a net based course in physics for those who want to know more about laser physics and its modern applications within optical communication, laser fusion, laser welding, lasers within environmental science. The course fits with those who have studied basic courses in physics and mathematics.

The development within the modern laser physics and its applications within front line research such as laser fusion, holography, optical communication, laser measurements of the ozone layer at the height of 30km, as well as ultra fast laser pulses with laser shots that are more than 1000 million times faster than modern digital cameras.

We, and our computers, communicate by using laser beams traveling through optical fibers. Modern home electronics often consist of solid state lasers. The development within laser technology is thrilling. You might also feel that it is fun to test your physics skills and investigate how it works to study via the internet together with thousands of other students.Perhaps you have started a technical/natural science education and want to broaden your knowledge within physics.

The course is divided into two parts and you can study them in a flexible way at your own speed. The course is completely net based.

Application and user account

Students apply for the course through the national website for higher education www.antagning.se.

Read more about the requirements for the course in the official course information. You will find the link to the official course information to the right.

All our courses have a flexible study pace, that you can choose when you have received an RCN-account for the course. Formal admission and registration to the course, however, takes place on the course date you have signed up for. It is possible to start the course and do tests before the course date, but the results will not be registered until the course date. Please make sure that the account and notification are for the same course date.

In addition to notification you need to obtain an user account for the course.

If you already have an account at RCN/MATH.SE, you still need to fill in the user account of the course, and use the same log in information. If you have forgotten these, please contact the technical support.

To apply for admission, please fill out the application form below. It is required that you meet course eligibility requirements. Assuming you have been admitted and started the course you will receive a course registration. Course registration is required for your results to be reported.

The course will not be given during 2014.