Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-MKVEAcad. year: 2009/2010

Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation, uncertainty principle. Statistical thermal physics. Radiation and matter interaction. Special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Types 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 of the laser radiation on a human body. Medical, industry and communication laser utilization.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

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 and communication laser utilization.

Prerequisites

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

Co-requisites

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.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation: 2 tests, 5 laboratory protocols and 1 individual project. There are written and verbal parts of examination.

Course curriculum

Introducing to quantum electronics
Schrödinger equation
Thermal physics
Radiation matter interaction
Optical resonators
Laser theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers

Work placements

Not applicable.

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 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.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Skripta. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, ISBN 80-214-2264-5. (CS)
WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Elektronický učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, REL 023. (CS)

Recommended reading

HOUSE,J.E. Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Academic Press, London 1998. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-M Master's

    branch M-TIT , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject
    branch M-EST , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

24 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Introduction to quantum electronics
Schrödinger's equation
Statistical thermodynamics
Interactions of radiation and matter
Optical resonators
Laser theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers

Fundamentals seminar

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Quantum mechanics
Thermal physics
Test No. 1
Optical resonators
Lasers
Test No. 2

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, 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 the wavefront
Measurement of laser diode and LED characterisrics
Safety at laser work

The other activities

3 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Individual project