Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. For this course the learning process is based on:

• Cooperative classroom techniques.
• Case studies and problem-based learning.
• Practical classes and laboratory demos.

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes the following learning tasks: 

1. Classroom activities and active learning in the laboratory (40 hours).
2. Laboratory demos (10 hours):
• Propagation and transformation of a laser beam according to safety rules.
• Fussion processes and laser assisted ablation applied to material processing.

5.3. Syllabus

The course will address the following topics:

1. Laser description. Technical specifications.
2. Optical characteristics and laser beam transformation.
3. Main type of lasers (description, characteristics, application).
4. Matter-Radiation interaction.
5. Laser systems in industrial processes.
6. Safety in laser environment.
7. Industrial processes.

 Laboratory activities

P.1. Laser beam propagation and transformation in accordance with laser safety standards.

P.2. Laser assisted ablation and fussion processes applied to material processing.

5.4. Course planning and calendar

The dates for the project presentations will be announced in advance and students will be expected to stay for all the presentations.

Further information concerning the timetable, classroom, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the Faculty of Science http://ciencias.unizar.es/