Module 7: Lasers

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Objective:

Students will be able to describe the essential features of a LASER.  They will understand a laser as an electromagnetic oscillator which combines light amplification with feedback.  Students will be able to describe the characteristics of several laser system, such as He-Ne lasers and diode lasers.  Students are expected to study the material presented in the textbook and the Web material.

Web Material:

Lasers

Laser Systems

Additional Material: Hecht, chapter 13.1

Assignment:

Assignment 7