LEO-150 - Fundamentals of Lasers

2 credits

This course consists of two hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session. The course begins with an introduction to the atom, emission processes, and stimulated emission of radiation. Laser output characteristics and modification, materials, components and industrial laser applications is also discussed. Safety and laboratory procedures are emphasized. The lab will reinforce the theories and topics presented in the lecture.

Prerequisite(s): LEO 110

Corequisite(s): LEO 150L

Course previously known as: LEOT-322