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Introduction to Laser Techniques

assoc. prof. dr. Matija Jezeršek

Study materials and information on current events and assessments can be found on the student website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Content (Syllabus outline)

  • Introduction: The role of laser technology in modern engineering. Introduction to the subject.
  • Principles of optics: Geometric optics. Wave optics. Quantum description of optical phenomena.           
  • Basic laser principles: Historical background. Formation and properties of laser light.                 
  • Types of lasers: Gas, solid-state and semiconductor lasers: structure and their characteristics; the most important applications.
  • Laser safety: Hazards. Regulations and standards.
  • Laser material processing: physical basis of operation, system structure, key characteristics, management, maintenance, economic aspects of the application, practical application examples.
  • Metrological laser applications: physical basis of operation, system structure, key characteristics, management, maintenance, economic aspects of the application, practical application examples.

Readings

[1]  J. Hecht: Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide, 3rd. ed., Wiley-IEEE Press; 2008.

[2]  J.Wilson and J.F.B. Hawkes: Lasers Principles and Applications, Prentice Hall, 1987.

[3]  D.Schuöcker: High power Lasers in Production Engineering, Imperial College Press, 1999. [4]  J.F.Ready: Industrial Applications of Lasers, 2nd. ed., Academic Press, 1997.

Objectives and competences

Goals: Basic objective is to teach students the basics of laser technology and its possible application in the areas covered by the mechanical engineering.

Competences:

•  knowledge of basic physical laws in the field of laser technology,

•  gaining knowledge on individual types of laser sources and their specific properties,

•  gaining knowledge on most important areas of laser processing and measurement systems,

•  acquisition of knowledge and skills required for safe use and operation of laser systems, •  obtaining practical knowledge of construction and management of laser processing and measurement systems.