Lasers, FYST01/FAFN01/FAFN01F

Welcome to the Canvas information page for the course 

Lasers, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Content​​

In this course you will gain knowledge of different laser types, the physical principles of lasers and laser techniques. You will able to orient yourself among the different lasers for a given application and understand important concepts within laser science.

The course consists of three modules:

1. Exam, 4.5 credits
2. Project, 1 credits
3. Laboratory Exercises, 2 credits

General information

• Course codes: FAFN01 (LTH), FYST01 (Science faculty), FAFN01F (PhD)
• Semester: ​autumn
• Study period: ​second
• Level: ​second cycle
• Language: English
• Forms of teaching: lectures, laboratory sessions, group work
• Assessment: written examination
• Previous course code: FYSN14

Syllabus

Read the syllabus on Lund University's central website:

• FAFN01 syllabus on lth.se Links to an external site.
• FYST01 syllabus on lu.se
• FAFN01F syllabus on lth.se Links to an external site.

Course literature

Saleh, B. E. A. & Teich, M. C.: Fundamental of Photonics

Course coordinators

• Jörgen Larsson, jorgen.larsson@fysik.lth.se
• Olle Lundh, olle.lundh@fysik.lth.se 

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

• Enter FYST01 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit. Links to an external site.
• Click this link to access all schedules of LTH courses. Links to an external site.

Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY

To be updated.

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: Basic Physics, Mathematics and Optics.

Application

Science faculty

Read more about the course and how to apply via below links. Please note: to see if the course is open for application, always check the Swedish web page.

• Read about the course FYST01 on Lund University's central website (in English).
• Read about the course FYST01 on Lund University's central website (in Swedish).

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

Doctoral studies

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and forskarutbildning@fysik.lu.se.

Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.

Read more

• All courses offered by the Department of Physics (on fysik.lu.se)
• Course evaluations
• Canvas page for physics students
• Degree project page on Canvas for Science faculty students

Updated December 16, 2024.