Duration
Coherent optics and lasers applications : 10h Th, 15h Pr
Laser physics : 5h Th, 5h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in physics, research focus | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics, teaching focus | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in physics, professional focus in medical radiophysics | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Coherent optics and lasers applications : Serge Habraken
Laser physics : Serge Habraken
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
See the learning content from each sub section of the course
PHY0048 A and C
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Theory (lectures) : 10h
Laboratory : 15h
The lectures are preferentially given in English.
This optics course is matching the needs of Engineers and Physicists. Physical optics is refreshed. Then, deeper matters are taught.
The aim of the course is to bring an overall view of the application domains and technologies relating to modern optics. In the program, physical optics with coherence aspects including interferences and diffraction are explained.
Concepts are presented in a phenomenological approach with an intuitive physical understanding.
Laser physics
Theory (lectures): 5h
Laboratory: 5h
The lectures are preferentially given in English.
This course is intended for the Physicists who desire to enhance their knowledge in laser optics. Physice principles and technologies are detailed.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Bring an overview focused on polarization and coherence of light with a highlight on modern applications
Laser physics
Students will learn how a laser is made and how it is working.
The physical parameters and orders of magnitude and the applications are reviewed as well.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Knowledge of basics in geometric and physical optics (specific courses that are supposed to be given during 1st and 2nd Bachelor)
Laser physics
Knowledge of basics in physical optics and quantum mechanics (Bachelor degree)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The personal project that is required can cover any sub section of the course (A and C). One a single project is requested.
Coherent optics and lasers applications
In addition to the academic lectures,
15 h (mandatory and taking part of the evaluation process):
Laboratory sessions: to be defined based on the number of students
Seminar - open discussion with Researchers and Engineers from regional Industries/Research centers (optics, optoelectronics, and lasers related)
Personal Project: bibliographic analysis of a specific field in advanced photonics and lasers.
Laser physics
In addition to the academic lectures,
5 h (mandatory and taking part of the evaluation process):
Depending upon the availability of material and personnal:
Laboratory sessions: laser and holographic techniques understanding
Visits of Laboratories and Industries at Liege area (optics and lasers related)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Theory: 10h in class room
during the 1st period (Wednesday morning)
Labs: 15h
during the 1st period (dates to be fixed depending on student and supervisory staff availabilities)
Laser physics
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Theory: 5h in class room
during the 1st period (to be negociated upon availabilities of everyone)
Labs: 5h
during the 1st period (dates to be fixed depending on student and supervisory staff availabilities)
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Coherent optics and lasers applications
All documents (lecture notes, slides, videos) are available via the eCampus portal.
Reference Books:
- "Optics", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN-10: 0805385665
- "Optique géométrique et ondulatoire", J.P. PEREZ, éd. Masson (4e éd et suivantes) - 551 pages.
- "Handbook of Applied Photometry", C. DECUSATIS ed., Springer (1997) - 461 pages
Laser physics
All documents (lecture notes, slides, videos) are available via the eCampus portal.
Reference Books:
- "Optics", E. HECHT, Pearson Education (4e ed) - ISBN-10: 0805385665
- "Optique géométrique et ondulatoire", J.P. PEREZ, éd. Masson (4e éd et suivantes) - 551 pages.
- "Handbook of Applied Photometry", C. DECUSATIS ed., Springer (1997) - 461 pages
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Labs reports are evaluated.
An exam is organized in January (1st session).
Checking of physical concept understanding is the baseline of the examination. Written and oral exams are combined.
Laser physics
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Labs are quoted.
An exam is organized in January (1st session).
Checking of physical concept understanding is the baseline of the examination.
Written and oral exams are combined.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Coherent optics and lasers applications
We are very open to host students for research project or internship, including project in collaboration with the Space Center of Liege
Laser physics
We are very open to host students for research projects or internship, including in collaboration with the Space Center of Liege.
Contacts
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@uliege.be
Secretary: Mrs. Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14
Assistant: Antoine Groulard (agroulard@uliege.be)
Laser physics
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute, B5a - Sart Tilman, Tel: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@uliege.be
Secretary: Mrs. Christine Renson, Tel: 04/366.36.14
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Coherent optics and lasers applications
Additional slides
Find the slides related to the course "Instrumental Optics I" and "Coherent & incoherent optics" part II.
Laser physics
Slides related to LASER
Copy of slides