Course detail
Quantum and Laser Electronics
FEKT-MKC-KVEAcad. year: 2024/2025
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.
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Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
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Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.
Aims
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.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
WILFERT, O. Kvantová a laserová elektronika. Učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2012. (CS)
Recommended reading
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Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
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.
Fundamentals seminar
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Refractive index, statistical analysis
Optical intensity, optical power
Polarization of optical radiation
Phenomena in quantum and laser electronics
Elementary particles
Statistical thermodynamics
Resonator design 1
Resonator design 2
3H lasers
4H lasers
Laser diodes and LEDs
Photonic systems
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
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
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