MATSCEN 7575
Transcript Abbreviation:
Ultrfst Lsr Mtl Pr
Course Description:
Advanced study of lasers, non-linear optics, ultrafast lasers, and ultrafast laser materials processing. Modeling of non-linear optics, as well as a study of the interaction of materials and ultrafast lasers. Includes hands-on experience of how an ultrafast laser works, laser safety, how to characterize, and use of ultrafast lasers to modify materials.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
None
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Graduate standing in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for MATSCEN 5575
Course Goals / Objectives:
Students will have a working knowledge of what a laser is and how it works
What an ultrafast laser (UFL) is, how it works, and its engineering applications
How to perform realistic modeling in lasers and non-linear optics: design a laser amplifier and an optical parametric amplification system using equations derived in class, and using SNLO software, introduced in class.
Basic mechanisms of UFL-materials interaction: strong field ionization, free electron interaction with laser, electron lattice collision and energy transfer, two temperature model, learn how to perform model of laser damage and ablation
How to use an ultrafast laser for basic non-linear optics and materials modification
Check if concurrence sought:
Yes
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic optics review: E&M waves, laws of reflection and refraction, lens equation, imaging | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basics of what a laser is, how a laser works, simple mathematical formulation of laser amplification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Students perform Geometric Optics Experiments at Home with Optics kit, and prepare lab reports. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Basics of non-linear optics, harmonic generation, Optical Kerr effect, etc. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basic Fourier transform, concept of ultrashort pulses | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrashort pulses, how they are generated, mode-locking, how they are characterized | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast Laser safety, eye safety calculations, students take laser safety online course EHS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Students study non-linear optics with ultrafast lasers, harmonic generation in various materials | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Midterm + Introduction to ultrafast laser materials interaction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast laser damage and ablation I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast laser damage and ablation II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast laser surface engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast Laser machining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultrafast Laser medical applications & surgery (tissue, eye, dental, ear, neuro-) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mid term | 25% |
| Homework+ in class quiz + class participation | 20% |
| Non-linear optics modeling | 10% |
| Presentation | 5% |
| Lab reports | 20% |
| Final Paper | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Solid State Laser Engineering | Walter Koechner | |
| Frequency Resolved Optical Gating | Rick Trebino | |
| Optics | Hecht |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
3/9/23 updated ECE 7575 concurrence (more recent, more explicit to 7575)--MC
Concurrence provided by ECE & Physics
Concurrence provided by ECE & Physics
Basic Course Overview: