printer friendly pageEE 236C: Lasers
Atomic systems, spontaneous emission, stimulated emission, amplification. Three- and four-level systems, rate equations, pumping schemes. Laser principles, conditions for steady-state oscillation. Transverse and longitudinal mode control and tuning. Exemplary laser systems: gas (HeNe), solid state (Nd:YAG, Ti:sapphire) and semiconductors. Elements of laser dynamics and noise. Formerly
EE231. Prerequisites:
EE 236B and familiarity with modern physics and semiconductor physics. Recommended:
EE 216 and
EE 223 (either may be taken concurrently).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Heinz, T. (PI)
;
Hines, J. (TA)
EE 332: Laser Dynamics
Dynamic and transient effects in lasers including spiking, Q-switching, mode locking, frequency modulation, frequency and spatial mode competition, linear and nonlinear pulse propagation, pulse shaping. Formerly
EE 232. Prerequisite: 236C.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Fejer, M. (PI)
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