PHYS 4630 - Lasers and Optical Systems

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

Optical physics and applications of lasers. Design of optical systems. Topics include: wave optics and beam propagation, Gaussian beams, resonators, optical properties of atoms and laser gain media, laser amplifiers, pulsed laser systems, applications of lasers, nonlinear optics. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 recommended. When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as ECSE 4630. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE 4630. Credit Hours: 4 Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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