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PH485 LASER PHYSICS

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 5 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PH485 LASER PHYSICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=3.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course provides a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the realm of coherent optical radiation generation, amplification, propagation, and application. Cadets apply the basic principles of electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics to analyze specific laser systems. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of laser systems, and experiments are performed to demonstrate properties of specific systems. Selected topics in modern optical engineering are explored to illustrate basic applications of various systems. Laser theory is investigated using semiclassical methods.
Lessons
25 @ 75 min (1.700 Att/wk)
Labs
5 @ 75 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
PH384
PH485 version 2020-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 2 18 36 31 0 5 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2028-1 Fall 3 18 54 23 0 31 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2029-1 Fall 2 15 30 11 0 19 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 2 19 38 0 0 38 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall

PH485 LASER PHYSICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=3.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the realm of coherent optical radiation generation, amplification, propagation, and application. Cadets apply the basic principles of electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics to analyze specific laser systems. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of laser systems, and experiments are performed to demonstrate properties of specific systems. Selected topics in modern optical engineering are explored to illustrate basic applications of various systems. Laser theory is investigated using semiclassical methods.
Lessons
25 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
5 @ 75 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
PH384

PH485 LASER PHYSICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.5, ET=2.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the realm of coherent optical radiation generation, amplification, propagation, and application. Cadets apply the basic principles of electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics to analyze specific laser systems. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of laser systems, and experiments are performed to demonstrate properties of specific systems. Selected topics in modern optical engineering are explored to illustrate basic applications of various systems. Laser theory is investigated using semiclassical methods.
Lessons
34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
all of PH365, PH384

PH485 LASER PHYSICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.5, ET=2.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2000-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the realm of coherent optical radiation generation, amplification, propagation, and application. Cadets apply the basic principles of electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics to analyze specific laser systems. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of laser systems, and experiments are performed to demonstrate properties of specific systems. Selected topics in modern optical engineering are explored to illustrate basic applications of various systems. Laser theory is investigated using semiclassical methods.
Lessons
34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
all of PH365, PH384, PH484

PH485 LASER PHYSICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.5, ET=2.5, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1980-2
  • Archived
Scope
No description available.
Lessons
34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
None
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