OPSC 102 Lasers and Applications I

This is the first of two courses covering more advanced concepts in photonics and the operating principles, output characteristics, diagnostics, and applications for the most widely used laser types. These are described and classified according to their active medium, output wavelength, and applications. The lecture and lab will cover specific types of lasers such as diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers, carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers, and fiber lasers. Requirements OPSC 100, OPSC 101

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Date:: 2015-06-24
Primary Material Type:: Syllabus
Institution:: Universidad Metropolitana
Project Name:: New Horizons: Puerto Rico Lasers and Photonics Career Pathways
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:: Laser Systems, Optical Detectors, Laser Materials, Fiber Lasers, Light, Laser operation

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Instructional Program:: Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:: English
Interactivity Type:: Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Note:: This Syllabus was developed with full cooperation of an experience subject matter expert who closely supervised every element of the product.
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Course Note:: Certificate in Photonics and Lasers Technical Specialist