Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-LKVEAcad. year: 2011/2012

Postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation. Thermal physics. Radiation and matter interaction. Special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Sorts of lasers, their parameters and application (He-Ne laser, He-Cd laser, Ar laser, N2 laser, CO2 laser, eximer lasers, Nd laser, dye lasers, semiconductor lasers). Detection of laser radiation. Effects of laser radiation on human body. Medical, industry and communication laser utilization.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students become acquainted with quantum theory, thermal physics, radiation and matter interaction, special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. They will obtain conception of sorts of lasers, their parameters and applications. Students become acquainted with effects of laser radiation on human body and medical and communication laser utilization.

Prerequisites

The knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation: 2 tests, 5 laboratory tasks and 1 individual project. There are written and verbal parts of examination.

Course curriculum

Introduction to quantum electronics
History of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamentals of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamental pareticles and their characteristics
Schrödinger equation
Thermal physics
Radiation matter interaction
Optical resonators
Laser theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers
Application of lasers
Future of quantum and laser electronics

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Inform students about quantum theory and thermal physics. Clarification of radiation and matter interaction. Outline of special characteristics of laser radiation and fundamentals of lasers. Presentation of lasers, their parameters and applications. Effects of laser radiation on human body analysis. Laser utilization in medicine and communication.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Skripta. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, ISBN 80-214-2264-5 (CS)
WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Elektronický učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, REL 023 (CS)

Recommended reading

HOUSE,J.E. Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Academic Press, London 1998. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-TIT , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject
    branch ML-EST , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, theoretical subject

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Introduction to quantum electronics
History of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamentals of quantum and laser electronics
Fundamental pareticles and their characteristics
Schrödinger equation
Thermal physics
Radiation matter interaction
Optical resonators
Laser theory
Gas lasers
Solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers
Application of lasers
Future of quantum and laser electronics

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

1 Measurement of power characteristics of laser diode radiation
2 Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation
3 Measurement of beam width and radius of curvature of wave surface
4 Measurement of laser diode and LED light characterisrics
5 Safety work by operation with lasers