Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-LKVEAcad. year: 2009/2010

Postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation. Thermal physics. Radiation and matter interaction. Special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Sorts of lasers, their parameters and application (He-Ne laser, He-Cd laser, Ar laser, N2 laser, CO2 laser, eximer lasers, Nd laser, dye lasers, semiconductor lasers). Detection of laser radiation. Effects of laser radiation on 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 of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. They will obtain conception of sorts of lasers, their parameters and applications. Students become acquainted with effects of laser radiation on human body and medical and communication laser utilization.

Prerequisites

The 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

1 Introducing to quantum electronics
2 Schrödinger equation
3 Thermal physics
4 Radiation matter interaction
5 Optical resonators
6 Laser theory
7 Gas lasers
8 Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Inform students about quantum theory and thermal physics. Clarification of radiation and matter interaction. Outline of special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Presentation of lasers, their parameters and applications. Effects of laser radiation on human body analysis. Laser utilization in medicine and communication.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

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

1 Introduction to quantum electronics
2 Schrödinger's equation
3 Statistical thermodynamics
4 Interaction of radiation and matter
5 Optical resonators
6 Laser theory
7 Gas lasers
8 Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers

Fundamentals seminar

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

1 Quantum mechanics
2 Thermal physics
3 Test No.1
4 Optical resonators
5 Lasers
6 Test No.2

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

1 Measurement of power characteristics of laser diode radiation
2 Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation
3 Measurement of beam width and radius of curvature of wave surface
4 Measurement of laser diode and LED light characterisrics
5 Safety work by operation with lasers

The other activities

3 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Individual project