Physics: Advanced Optics and Lasers

Education facts

Code: FYST70

<p>The aim of the course is to give students knowledge on techniques for creating and manipulating laser light and laser pulses.</p><p>This course provides both theoretical and hands on experience of lasers and non-linear optics. It goes from the basics to the research front within some aspects of the physics of lasers. The students will be exposed to lasers providing ultrashort pulses, non-linear crystals and light modulators.</p> <p>The course includes the following subjects:</p> <ul> <li>Light propagation in anisotropic materials</li> <li>Acusto-optical effects and modulators</li> <li>Electro-optical effects and modulators</li> <li>Non-linear interaction between light and matter</li> <li>Ultrafast optics, propagation of short laser pulses in dispersive non-linear media</li> <li>Basic laser safety</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 120 credits studies in natural sciences, of which 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics is included, alternatively a Bachelor degree in physics - in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSA13 Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits, and English 6/B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Advanced Optics and Lasers

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %