Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-MPA-KVEAcad. year: 2022/2023

Students will learn the basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation, the wave function, the uncertainty principle, statistical thermodynamics, interactions of radiation and matter, the basic properties of laser radiation, principles and characteristics of lasers, laser detection, and the effects of laser radiation on the human body and the use of lasers in medicine, industry and telecommunications. Students will be acquainted with electromagnetic spectroscopy and electron and optical microscopy. In the individual project, students will solve specific laser application.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate is able: (a) to describe basic principles of quantum theory and statistical thermodynamics; (b) to describe the interaction of radiation and matter; (c) to explain the principle of laser function; (d) to compare particular laser types and to discuss their advantages and disadvantages; (e) to describe the effects of laser radiation on the human body; (f) to name and to describe practical applications of lasers; (g) describe and explain the principles of electromagnetic spectroscopy; (h) describe the function principle and compare electron and optical microscopes.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lectures, numerical and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation:  2 tests (up to 10 points for both tests), 5 laboratory exercises (up to 20 points, minimum 10 points).  The test has a compulsory written part (up to 50 points) and a compulsory oral part (up 20 points). The content of the exam corresponds to the subject annotation. 

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to quantum and laser electronics.
2. Elementary particles and their properties.
3. Structure of matter and statistical thermodynamics.
4. Interaction of radiation with matter.
5. Optical resonators.
6. Laser theory.
7. The theory of laser diodes and LEDs.
8. Gas and solid lasers.
9. Semiconductor and Fiber lasers.
10. Electromagnetic Spectroscopy.
11. Electron and optical microscopy.
12. Advanced photonic systems.
13. Applications of laser and quantum electronics.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the quantum theory and statistical thermodynamics, to explain the interaction of radiation and matter, to show the special characteristics of laser radiation and explain the operating principles of lasers. Another goal is to introduce the types of lasers, their parameters and usage, analyze the effects of laser radiation on the human body and demonstrate the use of lasers in medicine, industry and telecommunications. Students will also become acquainted with the principle of electromagnetic spectroscopy, electron and optical microscopy and advanced photonic systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Murphy, D., B., Davidson, M., W.: Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. ISBN 978-0471692140. (EN)
Saleh, B., E., Teich, M., C.: Fundamentals of photonics. Wiley , 2012. ISBN 978-8126537747. (EN)
Uysal, M., Capsoni, C., Ghassemlooy, Z., Boucouvalas, A., C., Udvary E.: Optical Wireless Communications: An Emerging Technology (Signals and Communication Technology). Springer 2016. ISBN 978-3319302003 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPAD-BIO Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPA-EAK Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPA-EEN Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPA-MEL Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPAJ-TEC Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPAD-MEL Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPA-TEC Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to quantum electronics
History of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamentals of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamental pareticles and their characteristics
Schrödinger equation
Thermal physics
Radiation matter interaction
Optical resonators
Laser theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers
Application of lasers
Future of quantum and laser electronics

Fundamentals seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Measurement of power characteristics of laser diode radiation
Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation
Measurement of beam width and radius of curvature of wave surface
Measurement of laser diode and LED light characterisric
Safety at work by operation with laser

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course