Laser Physics Course: Principles, Applications & Technology | BARC Expert
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 121 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Physics |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 18 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
The Science of Light Amplification: An Extensive Laser Course
For postgraduate students and professionals seeking to master the principles and cutting-edge applications of laser technology, a new comprehensive course offers an unparalleled opportunity. Taught by a seasoned expert from one of India's premier research institutions, this 12-week program delves deep into the science of light amplification.
Course Overview & Instructor Profile
This postgraduate-level course, titled The Science of Light Amplification: An Extensive Laser course, is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in laser physics and its vast technological landscape. The curriculum is structured to take students from historical foundations to futuristic applications like fusion energy.
The course is led by Prof. Paramita Deb from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). With over three decades of dedicated work in Laser Physics and technology, Prof. Deb brings immense practical and theoretical knowledge to the classroom, complemented by significant teaching experience. Her expertise ensures that the course content is both academically sound and relevant to real-world technological challenges.
Who Should Enroll?
The course is intended for:
- Third-year Graduate / First-year Post Graduate students in Physics
- Fourth-Year Engineering Graduates
- PhD students seeking specialized knowledge
Prerequisites: A solid understanding of Basics of Optics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, and Nuclear Physics is required to fully engage with the advanced material.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
The curriculum is meticulously planned to build knowledge progressively over twelve weeks.
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Historical development of lasers. Nobel prizes in Laser Science. Types of lasers. Overview of electromagnetic radiation and laser-matter interaction. |
| Week 2 | Basic principles: Stimulated emission, population inversion, optical resonators. Cavity design, pumping mechanisms. Gain media and energy levels. |
| Week 3 | Laser modes, mode-locking, Q-switching, cavity dumping. Laser components and systems. |
| Week 4 | Wave properties of light (velocity, polarization). Particle nature of light. Radiative transitions and emission line width. |
| Week 5 | Applications: Medicine (ophthalmology, surgery), Telecom, Defense, LIDAR, Manufacturing (cutting, welding), Scientific Research, Entertainment. |
| Week 6 | Basics of Non-Linear Optics. Nonlinear susceptibilities. Second harmonic generation, sum/difference frequency generation, parametric amplification. |
| Week 7 | Phenomena: self-focusing, self-phase modulation, four-wave mixing, optical solitons. Non-linear materials. Optical parametric oscillators and switches. |
| Week 8 | High Peak Power & Ultrashort pulsed lasers. Chirped Pulse Amplification. Trends in Ultrafast lasers and attosecond physics. |
| Week 9 | Generation and characterization of short pulses. Measurement techniques: Auto-correlation, Frequency Resolved Optical Gating (FROG). |
| Week 10 | Advanced time-domain and frequency-domain measurement techniques for ultrashort pulses. |
| Week 11 | Basic Laser Spectroscopy: absorption/emission spectra. Light-matter interaction and experimental techniques. |
| Week 12 | Futuristic use of lasers in fusion energy generation. Current efforts and future directions. |
Industry Relevance & Support
The knowledge imparted in this course is highly sought after across multiple high-tech industries, including:
- Medical Instrumentation
- Heavy & Light Vehicle Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Defense and Military Technology
This broad industry support underscores the practical value and career-oriented nature of the curriculum.
Essential Reference Books
Students will benefit from consulting a robust list of authoritative texts, including:
- "Optics" by A. N. Matveev
- "Nonlinear Optics – Basic Concepts" by D. L. Mills and "Nonlinear Optics" by Y. R. Shen
- "Lasers: Fundamentals and Applications" by K. Thyagarajan and Ajoy Ghatak
- "Principles of Lasers" by Orazio Svelto
- "Laser Fundamentals" by William T Silfvast
- "Laser Spectroscopy: Basic Concepts and Instrumentation" by Wolfgang Demtroder
This course represents a unique synthesis of fundamental theory, advanced concepts like non-linear and ultrafast optics, and transformative applications. Guided by an expert from BARC, it is an ideal platform for aspiring scientists and engineers to gain a commanding understanding of laser science and its role in shaping modern technology.
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