Presentation Date:
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Location:
Photonics West 2006 (San Jose, CA)
Presentation Slides:
General Course Description: This interactively taught half-day course provides basic knowledge of the measurements of and research with femtosecond laser pulses. Beginning with the basic principles of the interaction of light and matter, we'll discuss the interaction of intense short pulses with matter. Using worksheets we'll address a number of common conceptual misconceptions in an interactive and collaborative setting.
Benefits Learning outcomes:
This course will enable you to
- Explain the basis for the electronic and optical properties of solids and the interaction between matter and light
- Describe various optical probing techniques
- Follow recent advances in femtosecond laser science
Instructor: Eric Mazur holds a triple appointment as Harvard College Professor, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics, and Professor of Physics at Harvard University. He is an internationally recognized scientist and researcher, and he leads a vigorous research program in optical physics and is also interested in improving science education.