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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PHYS0934-1  Coherent Optics and laser applications

Duration :  15h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Master in Physical SciencesFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Serge Habraken
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Theory: 20h
Lab Training: 15h
This course is intended for students who desire to focus on optical applications.
Theory serves to introduce the concepts.
Lab training is more elaborated than Bachelor's Labs.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The main goal is to give an overview of tmodernl optics and photonics. The relevant technologies are detailed
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basic level in optics is required: geometrical and physical optics, as teached in the Bachelor degree.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
15 h (mandatory):
- Personal report: a brief review of a high technology field in instrumental optics: 4h
- Laboratories: 5h using an optical bench orineted to lasers and holography.
- Lab visits: Company specialized in optics and lasers) (4h)
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Academic lectures : 20 h
Schedule to be defined
Recommended or required readings :  
Course support: slide copies are delivered to the students

Reference books:
- "Optique", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN 2-7440-7063-7
Also available in English.
- "Optique géométrique et ondulatoire", J.P. PEREZ, éd. Masson (4e éd et suivantes) - 551 pages.
- "Handbook of Applied Photometry", C. DECUSATIS ed., Springer (1997) - 461 pages
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Labs and personal reports are valued.
An examination is organized in January (1st session)
Organizational remarks :  
Students can find the opportunity to work on a research project.
Contacts :  
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@ulg.ac.be Secretary: Mme Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14 Support: F. Languy, Physique B5a - local R.54 / tél : 04/366.3721


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