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SK2813 Laser Engineering 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus SK2813 (Spring 2017–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2813 (Spring 2017–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Laser, Laser Beams, Optical Resonators, Spontaneous Emission, Stimulated Emission, Gain media, Pumping, Pulse Lasers, Continuous Wave Lasers, Solid-State Lasers, Gas Lasers, Semiconductor Lasers.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the participants should be able to:

  • Explain how a laser operates.
  • Identify elemental components for a laser to operate.
  • Describe properties of a laser beam and its comparison with light from other sources.
  • Describe, analyze and coarsely design simple resonator systems required for a laser.
  • Analyze and calculate the conditions for lasing in a gain medium.
  • Depict the pumping schemes of laser.
  • Identify the most common types of laser, and tell the difference.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering or equivalent degree

Literature

Orazio Svelto, ”Principles of Lasers”, 5th ed, Springer, 2010 (ISBN: 978-1-4419-1301-2).

E-bok: http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4419-1302-9/page/1

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Pass the Written exam and Lab reports

Examiner

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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

SCI/Applied Physics

Main field of study

Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle