This course will cover a brief overview of different laser systems (solid-state and fiber lasers, gas lasers, semiconductor lasers) and select applications. Characterization of laser performance will include noise in laser systems and its measurement, laser coherence and quantum-limited laser linewidth. The course will cover basics of laser stabilization including frequency discriminators and active feedback through the use of phase, frequency, and amplitude modulation. Advanced applications will include linear and nonlinear spectroscopy, laser cooling and trapping, and optical atomic clocks.
Instructor(s)
- rjjones