485025-HS2024-0-Laser and Laser Applications





Root number 485025
Semester HS2024
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Precision Engineering
Type of exam Written exam
Title Laser and Laser Applications
Description PREREQUISITES

A successful passing of the course “Introduction to Precision Optics” is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A visit at the swiss laser company “Lumentum Switzerland” is planned.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will give an insight into lasers and laser systems as well as applications of modern laser systems. In particular the following topics will be addressed:

• Principles of laser (light absorption and emission, line width)
• Laser resonators and laser beams
• cw- and pulsed laser radiation
• Laser Types: Solid state lasers, diode lasers and gas lasers
• Pulsed systems, amplifier technologies (regenerative amplifiers, multi-pass amplifier)
• X-ray lasers and its applications
• Applications of short and ultrashort pulsed lasers i.e. laser drilling and laser micromachining
• Applications of lasers in medicine and metrology
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Beat NeuenschwanderMSc Precision Engineering 
ECTS 3
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Monday 14:15-16:00 Weekly
Friday 10/1/2025 10:00-12:00
 
Rooms Plenarsaal 121 121, Precision Engineering
External rooms Collaborative Room 2 GUE24/26
Room 107
Room 130 GUE 24/26
 
Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts.