Catalog Description: Interaction of radiation with atomic and semiconductor systems, density matrix treatment, semiclassical laser theory (Lamb's), laser resonators, specific laser systems, laser dynamics, Q-switching and mode-locking, noise in lasers and optical amplifiers. Nonlinear optics, phase-conjugation, electrooptics, acoustooptics and magnetooptics, coherent optics, stimulated Raman and Brillouin scattering.

Units: 3

Related Areas:

• Physical Electronics (PHY)

Prerequisites: EL ENG 117A and PHYSICS 137A.

Formats:
Spring: 3 hours of lecture per week
Fall: 3 hours of lecture per week

Grading Basis: Student Option

Final Exam Status: Yes

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Class Schedule (Fall 2026):
EE 236A – MoWe 09:30-10:59, Cory 521 – Mengjie Yu

Class Schedule (Spring 2027):
EE 236A – TuTh 14:00-15:29, Cory 521 – Mengjie Yu

Class Notes
Phase 1 and 2 seats are open to EECS Grad students. Remaining seats open during the adjustment period.

**Enrollment Permission seats are reserved for internal programs and are not open. Please DO NOT email the instructor or scheduling to request a seat**

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