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Program of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English)

EEE475

INTRODUCTION TO LASER THEORY

Course Code
EEE475
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. Learns the particle and wave nature of light.
  2. Learns the basic concepts of optics.
  3. Can apply quantum and electromagnetic theories.
  4. Learns the laser effect.
  5. Classify laser sources.
  6. Gains information about the applications of laser technology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionOverview of Laser Technology, Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Particle Duality, Refractive Index, Polarization and Luminance, Interference, Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels, Energy Distributions and Laser Effect, Laser Resonators, Resonator Modes, Laser Bandwidth Reduction, Q switching, Gap Damping and Mode Locking, Non-Linear Optics, Semiconductor and Solid-State Lasers, Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers, Excimer, Tunable and Ultra-Fast Lasers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Login; Laser Technology Overview
2nd Week Electromagnetic Waves; Wave Particle Duality
3rd Week Refractive index; Polarization and Brightness; Interference
4th Week Atoms, Molecules and Energy Levels
5th Week Energy Radiations and Laser Effect
6th Week Laser Resonators
7th Week Resonator Modes
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Reducing Laser Bandwidth; Q-switching
10th Week Space Damping and Mode Locking
11th Week Non-Linear Optics
12th Week Semiconductor and Solid State Lasers
13th Week Helium Neon, Helium Cadmium, Ion, Carbon Dioxide Lasers
14th Week Excimer, Adjustable and Ultra Speed ??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
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • 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 InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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