Course detail

Quantum and Laser Electronics

FEKT-MPC-KVEAcad. year: 2023/2024

Students will learn the basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation, the wave function, the uncertainty principle, statistical thermodynamics, interactions of radiation and matter, the basic properties of laser radiation, principles and characteristics of lasers, laser detection, and the effects of laser radiation on the human body and the use of lasers in medicine, industry and telecommunications. Students will be acquainted with electromagnetic spectroscopy and electron and optical microscopy. In the individual project, students will solve specific laser application.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Evaluation:  2 tests (up to 10 points for both tests), 1 project (up to 5 points), 5 laboratory exercises (up to 20 points, minimum 10 points).  The test has a compulsory written part (up to 50 points, minimum 20 points) and a oral part (up 15 points). The content of the exam corresponds to the subject annotation.
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the quantum theory and statistical thermodynamics, to explain the interaction of radiation and matter, to show the special characteristics of laser radiation and explain the operating principles of lasers. Another goal is to introduce the types of lasers, their parameters and usage, analyze the effects of laser radiation on the human body and demonstrate the use of lasers in medicine, industry and telecommunications. Students will also become acquainted with the principle of electromagnetic spectroscopy, electron and optical microscopy and advanced photonic systems.
The graduate is able: (a) to describe basic principles of quantum theory and statistical thermodynamics; (b) to describe the interaction of radiation and matter; (c) to explain the principle of laser function; (d) to compare particular laser types and to discuss their advantages and disadvantages; (e) to describe the effects of laser radiation on the human body; (f) to name and to describe practical applications of lasers; (g) describe and explain the principles of electromagnetic spectroscopy; (h) describe the function principle and compare electron and optical microscopes.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

WILFERT, O. Kvantová a laserová elektronika. Učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2012. (CS)
SALEH, Bahaa E. A a Malvin Carl TEICH. Základy fotoniky. Praha: Matfyzpress, 1994. ISBN 80-85863-00-6. (CS)

Recommended reading

Murphy, D., B., Davidson, M., W. Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 978-0471692140. (EN)

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-AUD Master's

    specialization AUDM-ZVUK , any year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme MPC-BIO Master's, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-EEN Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-MEL Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-EAK Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-EKT Master's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to quantum and laser electronics.
2. Elementary particles and their properties.
3. Structure of matter and statistical thermodynamics.
4. Interaction of radiation with matter.
5. Optical resonators.
6. Laser theory.
7. The theory of laser diodes and LEDs.
8. Gas and solid lasers.
9. Semiconductor and Fiber lasers.
10. Electromagnetic Spectroscopy.
11. Electron and optical microscopy.
12. Advanced photonic systems.
13. Applications of laser and quantum electronics. 

Fundamentals seminar

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

    Refractive index, statistical analysis
    Optical intensity, optical power
    Polarization of optical radiation
    Phenomena in quantum and laser electronics
    Elementary particles
    Statistical thermodynamics
    Resonator design 1
    Resonator design 2
    3H lasers
    4H lasers
    Laser diodes and LEDs
    Photonic systems 

    Laboratory exercise

    13 hours, compulsory

    Teacher / Lecturer

    Ing. Peter Barcík, Ph.D.
    doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

    Syllabus

    Measurement of power characteristics of laser diode radiation
    Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation
    Measurement of beam width and radius of curvature of wave surface
    Measurement of laser diode and LED light characterisric
    Safety at work by operation with laser

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