MISI 3301: Principles of Lasers
The physics of lasers, including optical pumping and stimulated emission, laser rate equations, optical resonators, non-linear optics, the Kerr effect and Faraday rotation. Applications to gas, crystal, glass, liquid, dye, semiconductor, chemical and ultraviolet lasers, Q-switching, mode-locking, and parametric devices.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- Completion of the basic course in military science, basic training or a six week basic summer camp.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Jonathan Bartolotta, Scott Matson, Chase Guillemette, David FitzPatrick, Gabriel Valladares, and Gordon Moon.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 1:25PM - 3:20PM / We | Jonathan Bartolotta, Scott Matson | Storrs | HALL 104 | 2 of 25 open |
| 002L | LAB | 1:25PM - 4:25PM / Th | Chase Guillemette, David FitzPatrick, Gabriel Valladares, Gordon Moon, Jonathan Bartolotta, Scott Matson | Storrs | ARJ 143 | 2 of 25 open |
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