雷射原理與超快光學

In this course we will first focus on laser physics. We will develop the classical and quantum description of lasers. We will then introduce mode-locked lasers, which can produce ultrafast pulses. Finally, we show how to control and characterize ultrafast pulses. Terahertz generation and detection will also be covered.

Prerequisite course: Optoelectronics (I). Students are assumed to have the basic knowledge of laser and electromagnetism. Student who haven’t taken Optoelectronics (I) should consult the instructor before enrolling the course.

Teaching assistant: Jui-Feng Tsai (蔡睿峰) satte23456@gmail.com

1學期作業 Problem sets will be assigned at three-week intervals 2.考試狀況 One mid-term exam and one final exam 3.評量方法 Homework (50%), mid-term exam (25%), final exam (25%)

• Review of laser basics
• Light-matter interaction:
• Gain medium
• Laser oscillation
• Types of lasers
• Introduction to ultrafast optics
• Pulse propagation
• Mode-locked lasers
• Pulse shaping and amplification
• Terahertz pulse generation and detection

Text: 1. A. Siegman, Lasers, University Science Books, 1986. (eBook available through OSA.) https://www.osapublishing.org/books/bookshelf/lasers.cfm 2. Andrew Weiner, Ultrafast optics, Wiley, 2011. (eBook available in NCTU library.) Reference: 1. A. Yariv and P. Yeh, Photonic: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications, Oxford University Press, 6th ed., 2006. 2. J. T. Verdeyen, Laser Electronics, Prentice-Hall, 3rd ed., 1995. 3. C. Rullière (Ed.), Femtosecond Laser Pulses, Springe, 2005. (eBook available in NCTU library.)

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