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Explores the principles and applications of electro-optic modulators, focusing on Pockels effect and intensity modulation in optical communication systems.
Covers the basics of laser operation, including light-atom interaction and resonator design, discussing the quantum vs classical view of the atom and stimulated emission.
Explores beam-matter interactions, focusing on emission phenomena from core electron ionization by X-Rays and electrons, and the competition between Auger and X-Rays emissions.
Covers the basics of optical tweezers and their applications in microscopy, manipulation, and spectroscopy, as well as the alignment of molecules using laser pulses.
Explores atomic clocks and optical frequency standards, discussing the transition from mechanical to atomic era and the potential of optical clocks to surpass microwave standards.
