ECE 240A. Lasers and Optics (4 units)
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Description
Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction theory. Optical resonators, interferometry. Gaussian beam propagation and transformation. Laser oscillation and amplification, Q-switching and mode locking of lasers, some specific laser systems. Recommended preparation: ECE 107 and ECE 182 or equivalent, introductory quantum mechanics or ECE 183. Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Prerequisite courses
ECE 240A has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
ECE 240A is a prerequisite of the following 1 courses: