This course provides a comprehensive treatment of the generation of laser light, and its properties and applications. Topics include specific laser systems and pumping mechanisms, nonlinear optics, temporal and spatial coherence, guided beams, interferometric and holographic measurements, and remote sensing.
Course Prerequisite(s)
EN.525.625 Laser Fundamentals.;***Cybersecurity students only: Must complete core courses first (EN.605.621 AND EN.695.601 AND EN.695.641).;***Mechanical Engineering students only: Must complete core course first (EN.535.641 Mathematical Methods for Engineers).