At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learns the particle and wave nature of light. 2) Learns the basic concepts of optics. 3) Can apply quantum and electromagnetic theories. 4) Learns the laser effect. 5) Classify laser sources. 6) Gains information about the applications of laser technology.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None.
COURSE DEFINITION
Overview of Laser Technology, Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Particle Duality, Refractive Index, Polarization and Luminance, Interference, Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels, Energy Distributions and Laser Effect, Laser Resonators, Resonator Modes, Laser Bandwidth Reduction, Q switching, Gap Damping and Mode Locking, Non-Linear Optics, Semiconductor and Solid-State Lasers, Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers, Excimer, Tunable and Ultra-Fast Lasers.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1. Hafta Login; Laser Technology Overview
2nd Week
2. Hafta Electromagnetic Waves; Wave Particle Duality
3rd Week
3. Hafta Refractive index; Polarization and Brightness; Interference
4th Week
4. Hafta Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels
5th Week
5. Hafta Energy Radiations and Laser Effect
6th Week
6. Hafta Laser Resonators
7th Week
7. Hafta Resonator Modes
8th Week
8. Hafta MIDTERM
9th Week
9. Hafta Reducing Laser Bandwidth; Q-switching
10th Week
10. Hafta Space Damping and Mode Locking
11th Week
11. Hafta Non-Linear Optics
12th Week
12. Hafta Semiconductor and Solid State Lasers
13th Week
13. Hafta Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, Ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers
14th Week
14. Hafta Excimer, Adjustable and Ultra Speed ??Lasers
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(1) "Introduction to Laser Technology", B. Hitz vd., 3. Basım, IEEE Press (2001) (2) "Understanding Lasers: An Entry Level Guide", J. Hecht, 3. Basım, IEEE Press (2008) (3) "Quantum Optics: An Introduction", M. Fox, Oxford University Press (2006) (4) "Introduction to Modern Optics", G. R. Fowles, 2. Basım, Dover Publicatons Inc. (1989)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
2
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
2
4
8
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
12
12
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
12
12
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
8
16
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
