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: letter

Final Exam Status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period

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Class Schedule (Fall 2025):
EE 236A – TuTh 09:30-10:59, Cory 293 – Mengjie Yu

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