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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2024/2025

(Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG9 Industry, Innovation and
Infrastructure, SDG 13 (Climate Action);

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

LEVEL 4

SIF4001 PROJECT (8 CREDITS)
Research project in physics and related fields. Workshop projects.
Seminar in selected topics

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

SIF4002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 CREDITS)
This course provides opportunities for students to obtain training and
working experience in selected companies/ organization or industries.

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

ELECTIVE COURSES
SIF2012 MODERN OPTICS AND LASER PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

Introduction to laser: Basic laser theory, Characteristics of a laser
beam, temporal and spatial coherence, Classical Law of radiation,
Cavity modes, Einstein A and B coefficient, Quantum theory of two-
level system interaction with light, Light matter interactions:
Absorption, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission, 3-level
laser system, 4-level laser system, Homogeneous and
Inhomogeneous linewidth broadening, Optical resonators (Fabry-
Perot cavity), Transverse and longitudinal modes, Mode density and
cavity lifetime, Threshold power, small signal gain, gain saturation and

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