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OSS 2001 [0.5 credit] Fundamentals of Light Sources


Introduction to incoherent light sources and lasers. Lasers operation, energy levels, quantum mechanics basics. Pumping/excitation, population inversion, laser cavity design, gain and loss, and characteristics of laser emission. An extensive lab manual of relevant experiments, variety of lasers, spectrometers, and detection equipment will be used.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for PLT 2001 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): BIT 1201. Restricted to students in the BIT degree program.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.

European and Russian Studies

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...MECH, NET, NEUR, NSCI, OSS, PHYS, PLT, SREE...first work term, EURR 2001 and EURR 2002...

Psychology

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...MECH, NET, NEUR, NSCI, OSS, PHYS, PLT, SREE...first work term, PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002...

Sociology

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...MECH, NET, NEUR, NSCI, OSS, PHYS, PLT, SREE...SOCI 2000 and SOCI 2001 or SOCI 3000...