Course Name 
Principles of Laser Physics
Course Overview 
Since the moment of invention Laser technology become the main progress driver for both industry and science. The application is so wide that it easy to find lasers at almost every industrial manufacturing. During this course student will learn basics of physics that leads to amplification of light, laser construction principles, types of lasers and applications. 
Workload	ECTS: 3
Total Hours: 92
Contact Hours: 32	
Course Code		
Semester	Winter	
Prerequisites	Mathematics, Physics, Basics of Optics	
Course Objectives	Having successfully completed this module, you will have:
•	knowledge of operating principles of modern Lasers, their main properties and features; 
•	skills and experience in solving various problems about Laser engineering.	
Learning Outcomes	Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:
•	analyze how industrial lasers work;
•	identify possible flaws in the studied devices;
•	choose the type of laser depending on the purpose of its use;
•	develop systems based on laser equipment;	
Syllabus	•	the physical basis of laser sources
•	main components of lasers
•	features of laser radiation
•	laser modes
•	types of lasers
•	technological operations using laser radiation	
Assessment	•	50% - In-class tests.
•	30% - Individual home assignments
•	20% - Exam	
Resources	Textbooks 
1.	Chang W. S. C. Principles of lasers and optics. – Cambridge University Press, 2005.
2.	Siegman A. E. Lasers university science books //Mill Valley, CA. – 1986. – Т. 37. – №. 208. – С. 169.
3.	Saleh B. E. A., Teich M. C. Fundamentals of photonics. – John Wiley & Sons, 2019.
4.	Hitz C. B., Ewing J. J., Hecht J. Introduction to laser technology. – John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
5.	Hecht J. Understanding lasers: an entry-level guide. – Wiley-IEEE Press, 2018.

On-line resources
1.	Video playlist of Prof. Debdeeb Jena’s lectures from Cornell University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8nG9kPcFv0&list=PLyWzPf87clvEb8T3Xf30tMaUqdbVchrNY 
2.	MIT Video Demonstrations in Lasers and Optics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cEXNLP5uE0&list=PL4E7FAAD67B171EBC	
Instructors	Egor Forat,  Assistant Teacher