Modern Optics I: Laser Physics

Dear prospect students,

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Time and Place of the lecture: Do(5) REC/C118/U

First lecture: October 16, 2025

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Content: Modern aspects of optics and photonics. The central focus will be the discussion of the laser and the relevant basics.

- Fundamentals of quantum emitters

- Basics of relevant electrodynamics and optics

- Laser: working principle and properties

- Laser types

Target group: Specialization Bachelor and Master Physics (‘Angewandte Festkörperphysik und Photonik’) and all other interested students. Prerequisites: atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics I.

Exam: Written report (Bachelor Physics)