Advanced Laser Systems and Technology 7.5 credits

About the course

After a repetition of the basics of laser action, the course covers different types of continuous wave and pulsed lasers (especially semiconductor, fibre lasers, and solid-state lasers) operating in a wide range of wavelengths (from the X-ray region through, the visible, and up to the mid-infrared range) with a variety of properties (everything from an extremely narrow linewidth, via multimode behaviour and frequency comb structure, to broadband ultra-short high-power pulses). Methods for controlling the laser mode structure, linewidth, frequency, temporal structure, and polarisation are discussed. Techniques for nonlinear frequency conversion - including frequency doubling, sum- and difference-frequency generation, and optical parametric processes -light amplification and supercontinuum generation are treated. The course also includes a treatment of equipment and techniques for active control of light, e.g., frequency control, active and passive mode-locking, and chirped-pulse amplification using electro- and acousto-optical modulators and Faraday isolators. Finally, other advanced light sources, such as attosecond sources based on high harmonic generation, synchrotrons, and free electron lasers are discussed. The course comprises a theoretical module of 6.0 credits, and a laboratory module of 1.5 credits.

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Autumn 2025
- Advanced Laser Systems and Technology
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-53006
  
  Eligibility 90 credits including Waves and Optics and Quantum Physics or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
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