LEOT-320 - Introduction to Lasers

4 credits

This course is made up of three one-hour lecture sessions and a three-hour laboratory session. The course begins with an introduction to light, the atom, emission processes, and simulated emission of radiation. Next, laser output characteristics and modification, materials components and industrial laser types are discussed in detail. Finally, a description of major industrial laser applications is given. Safety and laboratory procedures are also covered. The lab section will loosely follow the lectures and some projects are constructed.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.