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FSK3415 Seminar Course in Laser Safety 1.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FSK3415 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSK3415 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Function of different lasers and their wavelength domains.
  • Classification of lasers.
  • Basic safety rules.
  • The biological effects of laser radiation.
  • Use of protective equipment.
  • Control of related hazards including electrical safety and fire safety.
  • Emergency response procedures.

Intended learning outcomes

To understand functionality and hazards for different types of lasers in different situations, and to be able to minimize the hazards when using them.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Research students within the field of physics.

Recommended prerequisites

Basic courses on Advaced level in optics, laser physics and atomic and molecular physics.

Equipment

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Literature

Laser Safety, Hendersson R. Schulmeister K., Institute of Physics Publishing, 2003. Articles adapted to the seminars.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The student prepares and gives a seminar during one lesson (45 min.) and attend the other students seminars and participate in the discussions in connection with that.

Other requirements for final grade

Passed seminar and 75 % attendance is demanded for passed (P).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Fredrik Laurell - fl@laserphysics.kth.se

Supplementary information

Course contents: Function of different lasers and their wavelength domains. Classification of lasers. Basic safety rules. The biological effects of laser radiation. Use of protective equipment. Control of related hazards including electrical safety and fire safety.  Emergency response procedures.  

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Applied Physics