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Program of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English 30%)

EEM475

INTRODUCTION TO LASER TECHNOLOGY

Course Code
EEM475
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the wave and particle nature of light.
  2. Learn the basics of Optics.
  3. Obtain skills to apply Quantum and Electromagnetic theory to these problems.
  4. Understand Laser action.
  5. Will be able to classify Laser sources.
  6. Gain konowledge about the applications of the Laser technology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsIt is recommended for the student to take EEM 214, EEM 224 ve EEM 323 courses before.
Course DescriptionLaser Technology Overview, Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Particle Dualism, Index of Refraction, Polarization and Brightness, Venture, Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels, Energy Distributions and Laser Effect, Laser Resonators, Resonator Modes, Reduce Bandwidth Laser, Q-switching, Space Damping and Mode Locking, Nonlinear Optics, Semiconductor and Solid State Lasers, Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers, Excimer, Adjustable and Ultra-fast Lasers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Laser Technology Overview
2nd Week Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Particle Dualism
3rd Week Index of Refraction, Polarization and Brightness; Venture
4th Week Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels
5th Week Energy Distributions and Laser Effect
6th Week Laser Resonators
7th Week Resonator Modes
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Reduce Bandwidth Laser, Q-switching
10th Week Space Damping and Mode Locking
11th Week Nonlinear Optics
12th Week Semiconductor and Solid State Lasers
13th Week Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers
14th Week Excimer, Adjustable and Ultra-fast Lasers
Recommended or Required Reading(1) "Introduction to Laser Technology", B. Hitz vd., 3. Basım, IEEE Press (2001)
(2) "Understanding Lasers: An Entry Level Guide", J. Hecht, 3. Basım, IEEE Press (2008)
(3) "Quantum Optics: An Introduction", M. Fox, Oxford University Press (2006)
(4) "Introduction to Modern Optics", G. R. Fowles, 2. Basım, Dover Publicatons Inc. (1989)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 2 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 8 16
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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