Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-MKC-KVEAcad. year: 2025/2026

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

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Evaluation:  5 individual works - homeworks (up to 20 points, minimum 10 points), 2 laboratory exercises (up to 10 points, minimum 5 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.
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

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.
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

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SALEH, Bahaa E. A a Malvin Carl TEICH. Základy fotoniky. Praha: Matfyzpress, 1994. ISBN 80-85863-00-6. (CS)
WILFERT, O. Kvantová a laserová elektronika. Učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2012. (CS)

Recommended reading

Murphy, D., B., Davidson, M., W. Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 978-0471692140. Murphy, D., B., Davidson, M., W. Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 978-0471692140. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-EKT Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

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

13 hod., compulsory

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

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

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