Course title
4M5530001
Laser and Laser Applications

 MATSUO Shigeki Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course content
Nowadays optics and related technologies are of importance in many fields, including mechanical engineering. This course introduces basic optics including spectroscopy, lasers and laser applications to students taking this course. Laser is the most important light source in modern optical technology.
Purpose of class
First, you will learn basic optics, beginning with Maxwell's equation. Next, you will learn the principle of laser oscillation, and the characteristics of laser beam. Then, you will be introduced various kinds of optics/laser applications, such as optical spectroscopy and microscopy.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can explain how optical phenomena and optical technologies are used in mechanical engineering
  2. Students can explain basic principles of optics and optical instruments
  3. Students can explain the principle of laser oscillation, and can explain the characteristics of laser beam based on the principle of laser oscillation
  4. Students can explain various kinds of applications of optical technology (including lasers)
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Final examination Total.
1. 5% 5%
2. 5% 60% 65%
3. 5% 5% 10%
4. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 25% 75% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Geometric optics (1) handout 190minutes
2． Geometric optics (2) handout 190minutes
3． Wave optics handout 190minutes
4． Refraction and reflection handout 190minutes
5． Polarization (1) handout, report 190minutes
6． Polarization (2) handout 190minutes
7． Interference handout 190minutes
8． Diffraction handout 190minutes
9． Light-matter interaction handout 190minutes
10． Generation and detection of light handout 190minutes
11． Laser handout 190minutes
12． Applications of lasers handout 190minutes
13． Fourier
optics 		handout 190minutes
14． Final examination
Experiments on polarization and spectroscopy 		handout 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Reports
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
『光学』谷田貝 豊彦 著，朝倉書店
many other textbooks on optics can also be used as references.
Prerequisites
Maybe you have learned optics and wave theory in physics (in high school or undergraduate). You are expected to review them before this class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Introduced at the first class
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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