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| PHYS0236-2 | Lasers in physics and applications
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Serge Habraken |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| Optical oscillators and resonance
Basics of laser physics
Gaussian beam optics
Laser technology
Applications |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Understanding of laser physics, technology and application field |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic optics + physical and wave optics as learned in Bachelor Degree. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Laboratory sessions :
Practical technology and use of science lasers
Visits of Labs and Companies involved in lasers
Basics of photolithography processes
Interferometry |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Second period
Schedule agreed with students
The basic and fundamental concepts + the required technologies are teached by the Professor.
Moreover, the students are invited to prepare a subject as part of the course. This work will be evaluated. For that purpose, several books are available. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - Slides of lectures are available (pdf).
- Reference books :
- Les Lasers et leurs applications, A. ORSZAG et G. HEPNER, Masson - 306 pages;
- "Physique du Laser", R. FARCY, Dunod Université - 190 pages;
- "Optics", E. HECHT, Addison-Wesley co. (2e ed et suivantes) - 676 pages, ainsi que de nombreux autres ouvrages et articles traitant du sujet.
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 25% is achieved by personal investigations and presentation.
25% is achieved by lab activities and reporting.
50% is achieved by exam.
The exam is based on exercice to be solved with lecture material + oral exam on the overall understanding.
According to the "paysage" decree, the certification is validated from a notation = 10/20. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The students have the opportunity to work on various research project |
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Contacts :
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| Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Institut de Physique, B5a - Sart Tilman, local R/52.
Tél. : 04/366 3649
e-mail : shabraken@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: Mme Christine Renson
Tél. : 04/366.36.14
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| Course hardware |
| Slides of the course |
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