Introduction to modern laser technology. Topics included are spectra of simple systems, lifetimes and energy levels, atomic, molecular and solid state lasers, and laser applications. Preq., PHYS 202. An advanced course in general physics stressing the modern developments of the subject. Preq., PHYS 416.
Laboratory exercises involving the electron and the nucleus.
Modern Physics Laboratory. Preq., PHYS 418. A continuation of PHYS 418. Experiments in optics to demonstrate advanced optical phenomena. Preq., PHYS 202, MATH 350.