PHY 441 /541 - Optics and Laser Physics

Institution:

Miami University-Hamilton

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Description:

Lecture and laboratory course covering all aspects of lasers. Teaches basics of physical and geometrical optics and atomic physics in detail to understand the design, operation, and application of lasers. Topics include matrix methods in ray optics, gaussian beams, cavity design, rate equation models of laser gain media, pulsed and CW lasers, different types of lasers, and nonlinear optics. Applications to communications, optical computing, and image processing are discussed. Prerequisite: PHY 291, 293, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.regionals.muohio.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 785-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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