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This course covers the basic principles of laser oscillation. Specific topics include propagation of rays and Gaussian beams in lens-like media, optical resonators, spontaneous and stimulated emission, interaction of optical radiation and atomic systems, conditions for laser oscillation, homogeneous and inhomogeneous broadening, gas lasers, solid state lasers, Q-switching and mode locking of lasers. Recommended Course Background: EN.520.219 and EN.520.220