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.
FSK3411 Laser Physics - Advanced Course 12.0 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSK3411 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
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,
- formulate reasonably complicated problems in laser physics and proved solutions to the same, and
- prepare and subsequently give a 2 h lecture on a topic outside the main areas of the course.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MSc degree in physics or equivalent education.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Anthony E Siegman: "Lasers"
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- HEM1 - Home assignments, 4.0 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 number of chapters in the main text.
- Prepare and present a 2 h lecture on a topic outside the main text of the course.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Professor Fredrik Laurell, fl@laserphysics.kth.se