MSE-662 / 2 credits

Teacher(s): Hoffmann Patrik Willi, Leinenbach Christian

Language: English


Summary

Provide understanding of the optical properties of materials, principles of laser operation and properties of generated light. Comprehension of basics of interaction between laser light and materials will allow analysis of the physics and chemsitry of laser processes.

Content

Keywords

beam quality, wavelength dependent absorption, multiphoton processes, heat flow, laser bending, key-hole welding, laser cutting, drilling, trepanning, ultrashort-pulse processing, cold ablation, 2-photon polymerization, resolution limits

Assessment methods

Oral and oral presentation

In the programs

  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: Laser Materials Processing
  • Lecture: 20 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 8 Hour(s)
  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: Laser Materials Processing
  • Lecture: 20 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 8 Hour(s)
  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: Laser Materials Processing
  • Lecture: 20 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 8 Hour(s)

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