Course detail
Quantum and Laser Electronics
FEKT-NKVEAcad. year: 2019/2020
Introduction to quantum electronics, postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation, uncertainty principle. Quantum mechanics and thermal physics use. Clarifying radiation and matter interaction. Special characteristics laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Sorts of lasers, their parameters and applications (He-Ne laser, He-Cd laser, Ar laser, N2 laser, CO2 laser, eximer lasers, Nd laser, dye lasers, semiconductor lasers). Laser radiation detection. Effects laser radiation on human body. Medical, industry and communication laser utilization. Visit in Institute of Scientific Instrument of CAS.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students become acquainted with quantum theory, thermal physics, radiation and matter interaction, special characteristics laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. They will obtain conception of sorts of lasers, their parameters and applications. Students become acquainted with effects laser radiation on human body and medical, industry and communication laser utilization.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Evaluation: 4 homeworks, 2 laboratory tasks and 1 individual project. There are written and verbal parts of examination.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
Introduction to quantum electronics
History of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamentals of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamental particles and their characteristics
Schrödinger equation
Thermal physics
Radiation matter interaction
Optical resonators
Laser and LED theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers
Application of lasers
Future of quantum and laser electronics
Aims
Introduce students with quantum theory and thermal physics. Clarifying radiation and matter interaction. Produce special characteristics laser radiation and explain fundamentals of lasers. Introduce sorts of lasers, parameters and applications. Analyze effects laser radiation on human body. Produce medical, industry and communication laser utilization.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.