Introduction to Ultrafast OpticsIntroduces the fundamentals of ultrafast optics, covering light pulses, dispersion, mode-locked lasers, and chirped pulse amplification.
Pulsed Lasers: Phase Matching TechniquesExplores pulsed lasers and phase matching techniques in nonlinear optics, covering birefringent materials, modulators, Q-switching, mode-locking, and dispersion control.
Ultrafast nonlinear opticsCovers second and third-order nonlinear processes, ultrashort pulse characterization techniques, and optical parametric amplification.
Ultrafast Lasers and Non-linear OpticsCovers ultrafast lasers, non-linear optics, mode selection, cavity dumping, and chirped pulse amplification, exploring Nobel Prize-winning contributions in physics and chemistry.
Femtosecond Laser PulsesExplores femtosecond laser pulse generation, nonlinear optics, pulse compression, and laser systems for ultrafast pulses.
Active Laser Mode CouplingExplores active, passive, and hybrid mode-locking in dye lasers, focusing on pulse stabilization and frequency generation.
Rate equationsCovers the basics of laser operation, including light-atom interaction and resonator design, discussing the quantum vs classical view of the atom and stimulated emission.
Laser as Light SourceExplores laser principles, types, and hazards, focusing on eye and skin safety measures.
Laser Systems: Theory and ApplicationsCovers the basic principles of laser operation, types of laser systems, noise characteristics, optical fibers, ultrafast lasers, and modern applications.
Laser Systems and Atomic TransitionsCovers laser systems, atomic transitions, and light attenuation in lasers, focusing on the electron oscillator model and absorption coefficient.