Physics of lasers. Two level atomic system. Different types of lasers. Optical cavities. Applications in the field of biotechnology, biomedicine, industrial, heritage end environment.
Elements of optics, Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, Structure of matter Biophysics, Light matter interaction, spectroscopy, imaging, elements of molecular and cell biology, applications in the biomedical field.Use of microscopes and laser sources, biological biomedical and clinical applications
Prerequisites
Quantum mechanics, Structure of matter, Optics
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 150Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 54
Further information
Office hours: on appointment
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Elements of laser physics; two level atomic system. Rate equations on a three level laser. Broadening mechanisms on absorption lines. Gas, solid state, liquid and semiconductor lasers. Optical cavities. Short pulse generation. Biomedical, biotechnological, industrial, heritage, and environment applications. It will follow a focus in the field of biophysics, biophotonics, and biomedical imaging. Visit in research labs will be organized.