ECE 240ALasers and Optics
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
From the catalog: “graduate standing.”
Courses that list ECE 240A as a prerequisite (1)
- ECE 240B Optical Information Processing