Mechatronics MSc
Lasers ENG5049
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
Laser Fundamentals and Laser Applications course.
Timetable
4 lectures per week
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
80% Degree examination
20% Written report
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
Laser Fundamentals: to provide students with a clear understanding of the behaviour of light and its interaction with optical materials; basic laser theory; some examples of engineering applications of lasers.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students should be able to:
Laser Fundamentals
■ describe the fundamental physics of electromagnetism and how it propagates through space;
■ apply the basic physics to design beam handling systems;
■ describe the fundamentals of the design of laser devices;
■ apply this knowledge to write the specification of a laser for a particular use;
■ appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of engineering systems;
Laser Applications
■ describe the nature of light and its interaction with a range of optical materials;
■ evaluate technical literature, analyse potential applications and apply basic optical principles to the choice and design of optical systems;
■ describe the process of laser operation and the role of basic subsystems;
■ evaluate the use and appropriateness of lasers for some common engineering applications.