Course contents *

Essentials of quantum-mechanical description of optical gain media, including atoms, molecules, and solid state materials.

Essentials of quantum-mechanical description of the of the interaction between photons and electrons in optical gain media.

Basic properties of lasers and photon amplifiers.

Physical principles of laser action.

Essential knowledge of laser building blocks.

Overview of the most important laser types.

Intended learning outcomes *

Student after the course should be able to:

• explain operational principles and construction of lasers
• give an account of technological issues behind laser construction
• describe optical components that can be used to tailor the properties of the laser
• relate the laser operation principles to atom and molecular physics, solid state physics, quantum mechanics and physical optics.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

Recommende previous knowledge:
Course in general physics (e.g. SK1100, ECTS 9 points), Course in quantum mechanics (e.g. SI2170 9 ECTS points), Course in quantum electronics including electrooptics (e.g. SK2400 12 ECTS points) 

Recommended prerequisites

Quantum mechanics atom physics, physical optics.

Equipment

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Literature

Svelto, Orazio , Principles of Lasers, Fourth edition (Translation by David. C. Hanna) Kluwer Academic/Plenum Press, Springer (1998 or later) ISBN 0-306-45748-2

Grading scale *

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination *

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.

Written exam (TEN1; 5,5 hp, grading scale A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F)Lab reports (LAB1; 2 hp, grading scale P/F)

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

Valdas Pasiskevicius

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics

Main field of study *

Engineering Physics, Physics

Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Valdas Pasiskevicius (vp@laserphysics.kth.se)

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.

Supplementary information

Replaces SK2410.

English, on request, Swedish.