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2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

ETS 1230C - Introduction to Lasers



Prerequisite(s): ETS 1210C  
Corequisite(s): None
Introduces students to the basic principles of laser operations, safety, and applications. Topics include elements and operation of a laser, laser safety, emission and absorption of light, lasing action, optical cavities and modes of oscillation, temporal and spatial characteristics of lasers, and laser classifications and characteristics.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Spring
Fees: Lab fees
Course Designations: AS only