FSK3410 Laser Physics 10.5 credits

Physical background of lasers. The laser cavity. The laser medium. Mode-controlled techniques. The properties of coherent laser light. The time- and spatial-dependent behavior of lasers.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theory of modern laser physics,
• describe in detail the inherent behavior and functionality of the many different types of modern lasers,
• describe the detailed properties of coherent laser light, and
• formulate reasonably complicated problems in laser physics and proved solutions to the same.

MSc degree in physics or equivalent education.

Anthony E Siegman: "Lasers" (1986 eller senare utgåvor)

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• HEM1 - Home assignments, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminars, 8.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Solving a large number of homework problems. Designing some problems of his/her own. Correcting the other students’ homework solutions. Give a 2 h presentation of selected chapters in the main text.

Fredrik Laurell

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.