Explores electromagnetic radiation interaction with matter, covering absorption, diffusion, reflection, and refraction, with practical examples like the color of the sky and moon darkness.
Covers random intensity noise of lasers, amplitude fluctuations, coherence, frequency noise characterization, and Allan deviation for stable oscillators.
Covers various modules related to laser systems, including the basics of laser operation, different types of lasers, noise characteristics, and applications in modern technology.
Explores sum frequency generation and second harmonic generation, emphasizing phase matching and birefringent crystals for efficient frequency conversion.