ETS 2230 Laser Technologies

In this course, students learn advanced concepts of laser construction and operation, including advanced measurement techniques that depict the various output characteristics for both low-power and high-power lasers. Students are given basic Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training and learn about various laser safety protocols, operating procedures, and equipment used in a Class 4 laser lab environment. Beam profilers, beam splitters, advanced-level power meters, spectrometers, and other measurement equipment are introduced and used. Students are exposed to the principles and operation of gas lasers (HeNe), ion lasers, semiconductor lasers, fiber-optic lasers, and Nd: YAG lasers. Students also study more advanced techniques, such as Q-switching, mode-locking, and wave division multiplexing.